Nettle is an herb with attitude. This saucy little herb may sting when you pick it but it is worth the trouble. Two handfuls have 966 mg of calcium. One litre of fresh nettle tea delivers 1gm of calcium, 300mg magnesium, 600mg potassium, 1.5mg zinc, trace minerals, 5000UI Vitamin A and good shot of Vitamin B complex, C, D and K. Nettle is delicious steamed and eaten as a vegetable or as a replacement for any leafy green such as kale or spinach. It also helps relieve allergies, is a deep liver tonic and a refreshing energizing drink that will not leave you jumpy. Give this saucy herb a try!