In particular, the herb drug is included in some tea blends of the group of nerve and bronchial teas. Otherwise, the drug can be taken in the form of infusions of the leaves and herb or used for rinses.
For external use, infusions or oil extracts are suitable, which can be used for sitz baths, wet compresses, as lotions and shampoos.
Deadnettle: what dose?
The average daily dose is 3 g of the herb or leaves, unless otherwise prescribed. For external use as a sitz bath, 5 g of the drug can be used.
Deadnettle – preparation as a tea
To prepare a tea of deadnettle, 1 g of the finely chopped drug (leaves or herb, 1 teaspoon is about 0.5 g) is poured over boiling water and strained after a little 5 minutes. A cup of the tea sweetened with honey should be drunk several times a day.
The drug should be stored in a dry place, protected from light.
