Organic Nettle Leaf Powder for Animals

Botanical name: Urtica dioica

Plant part used: Leaf

Form: Powder

Origin: Eastern Europe

Sourcing: Organic (USDA Certified)

Available sizes: 2 oz · 4 oz · 8 oz · 16 oz

If there's one herb every goat keeper should know, it's nettle. Nutritive, nourishing, and full of vitality — nettle leaf is the foundation of nearly every herbal protocol i use in my own herd, and it earns that place by being one of the most mineral-dense plants on the planet. It's not a flashy intervention herb. It's the quiet daily backbone that keeps everything else working better.

Why nettle is the #1 herb in holistic goat care:

• One of nature's most complete mineral sources — rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and silica in highly bioavailable forms
• High in chlorophyll and vitamins A, C, and K
• Supports healthy blood, strong bones, vibrant coat, and robust milk production
• Gentle enough for daily use, year-round, for every animal in the herd
• A natural antihistamine — supports the body's healthy response to seasonal irritants
• The ultimate "base" herb — improves and complements nearly any herbal blend you build

Why we love nettle: This isn't just a goat herb for us. I use nettle in my own cooking on a regular basis — stirred into soups, blended into smoothies, steeped as tea. When an herb is good enough for your family and your herd, that tells you something about its quality and safety. Nettle is the kind of herb that the more you learn about it, the more you wonder how you ever managed without it.

Suggested use: Mix ½–1 tsp per goat into feed daily. Nettle is gentle, nutritive, and safe for long-term daily use — including pregnant and nursing does, kids, and bucks. Increase during pregnancy, lactation, and recovery for additional mineral support. Mixes beautifully with oatstraw, red raspberry leaf, and kelp for a complete daily mineral blend.

Pure organic nettle leaf powder. No fillers, additives, or artificial ingredients. Packaged in FDA/USDA compliant food-grade resealable zipper bags.