White Deadnettle, Prep & Dose

Preparation:

Traditionally the flowers of White Deadnettle were used but contemporary practice favors using the entire plant including the root because the saponin content increases towards the root. White deadnettle herb and root are mainly used internally in gynecological, urinary and respiratory conditions. The infusion and tincture are best. Washes and compresses are also useful for external conditions. White deadnettle is also prepared homeopathically for the same complaints.

Infusion: 1 g herb per 1 cup water

Extract for Poultices: Scald 50 g of flowers with 500 mL water, let stand 5 minutes and strain

Tincturing:

1:2 25%, 14 days

Fine comminution is both easy and necessary to produce a 1:2 tincture of this bland herb.

Dose: Infusion 6-14 g

Tincture 2-5 ml

Average daily dose is 3 g. For external use 5g is added to baths.