Stinging Nettle with Rosemary Gladstar + Nesto Recipe Raw Nettle Pesto

Published 2021-06-15
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of Rosemary Gladstar’s favorite herbs. Listen in as we explore the many nourishing benefits of nettle and its valuable healing properties. You’ll also hear the story of how Rosemary Gladstar became an herbalist and her thoughts about how herbs offer us hope today. Plus, you’ll receive her delicious recipe for nesto, a raw stinging nettle pesto!

The more I know about Rosemary, and every time I hear her teach, I learn something new. Our conversation brought me immense joy, and I’m excited to share it with you.

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-- TIMESTAMPS --

00:00 - Introduction
03:05 - Growing up in Sonoma County and the root of Rosemary’s love of plants
04:55 - Rosemary’s journey to becoming an herbalist
08:35 - Why stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is one of Rosemary’s favorite herbs
10:30 - Medicinal benefits of stinging nettle
13:01 - Nettle’s prickly nature as a therapeutic gift
17:00 - Stinging nettle’s rich history and diverse use beyond medicine and food
20:07 - How nettle continues to spring into popularity over the years
20:42 - Including nettle when cooking in your daily life
27:15 - Stinging nettle as an overall well-being tonic
33:18 - Rosemary shares about her current projects
36:11 - Rosemary’s thoughts on how herbs instill hope through nature connection

-- DISCLAIMER --

The herbal and plant information in this video is for educational purposes only. The information contained is not intended as a substitute for the advice provided by your physician or other medical professional. If you have or suspect that you have a serious health problem, promptly contact your health care provider. Always consult with a health care practitioner before using any herbal remedy or food, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.

All Comments (21)
  • I had the pleasure of meeting her and watching her concoct a poultice to heal a horse with proud flesh on his head. They vet was scheduled to euthanize the horse in a week. She healed his head and lived a very wonderful life. Rosemary is AMAZING!!!
  • I feel so renewed that there are people who know what is good and they share that goodness with the world. Thank you.
  • @kimliu6089
    Thank you, Rosalee and Rosemary. I feel so honored to be able to share in your wisdom. Such an interesting and inspirational conversation between two amazing women herbalists. I have been experimenting with Nettles and I'm pretty sure it will always be in my life going forward.
  • My two favorite Roses together in one place! This was fabulous, thank you so much:)
  • @joylouise5417
    What a blessing to see and hear this. Rosemary Gladstar has been a constant inspiration to me since I first found her book ‘MEDICINAL HERBS A Beginner’s Guide.’ How wonderful is it to walk into that perfect, just right niche that God/Goddess/Mother Nature chooses for us so early in her life and to follow through her entire life! Her willingness to share with the world should be a lesson to us all. And thank you, Rosalee, for your new podcasts. You have already taught me so much and now with your podcasts I look forward to much more.
  • @susiefrisby9333
    Thanks for the heads-up on background noise-not a bother! She is human, with others around her. That's LIFE. Thanks for all you do!
  • Rosemary Gladstar is so amazing! Thank you for this wonderful interview! Loved her sharing and her spiritual connection to the natural world. I feel the same, and absolutely need to be out in nature, that is how I recharge, renew and feel the happiest.
  • @MamaUrsa13
    Nettle is very healing to my hands where they swell and ache i love it in tea and soups and cooked by itself with spices shes a wonderful teacher and medicine
  • @DeeDee-yz9ku
    I'm going now to make a pot of Nettle Tea. Thanks for sharing!
  • @chelinfusco6403
    Thanks Rosalee! I was wondering what was coming up that it would interest me so, Rosemary. ;-) I just discovered a you tube channel of a family in rural Russia where they show how the cook their local foods and Nettle is widely used. They make like a mini calzone filled with cooked nettle and then boiled this as a ravioli. But the Pesto, ooh yes, I will need to try this. Maybe like the parsley pesto in your Alchemy of Herbs. I love that pesto. We will not tell the Dandelions. LOL. PS: I tried to walk without shoes on the grass; the fire ants really enjoyed it. Hahahaha. Oooh, they bite so hard. I can't walk barefoot here. It is risky. Hahaha. We live in South Carolina. I have to plant nettle from seed. It is pretty dry hot in the summer months. Dandelions and violets are happy for a short window that when I see them I rather enjoy their beauty. I have planted seed, but they are slowly multiplying. Soon I will be able to harvest them in abundance.
  • @jogiampaolo2933
    Rosalee and Rosemary Gladstar! What a star-studded duo! Thank you both so much for your love and knowledge of herbs. I am so grateful for you both more and more as I learn my way through herbs. Thank you! By the way, I love nettles too and look forward to trying the pesto :)!
  • @lindabutler6291
    Hello Rosemary! How wonderful to see you in this podcast! Luv you!
  • @coachcasey9823
    What a delight! My two favorite, most influential herbalists in my journey together in one video. Thank you both for sharing your wisdom. I’m loving both the YouTube channel and the new podcast!
  • @nomparfait
    LOVED the interview. Nettle is 1 of my favorites too as a medicinal, though I've never had the opportunity to use it fresh. I usually have it as a tea or a 24-36 hr steeped infusion. Thank u both for continuing to share your very special & helpful knowledge!!! God makes so much available to us to help us thrive!🌼🍄😊🌿🍀
  • @charliensam
    Rosalee & Rosemary, THANK YOU! so much for sharing your time, talents, and knowledge. You both have been instrumental in my journey learning about all the plants that bless my land. Your books are always handy and I refer to your videos often. My herb jars are slowly being filled due to the inspiration you both give me. :)
  • Nettle is my favorite of the herbs I have explored. Thank you for highlighting it!
  • Thank you so much Rosalee and Rosemary! Amazing class as always. 💚🌙🌿
  • @Wendy-rm1ls
    Beautiful show Rosalee!! I feel like we are all just sitting around as friend having tea talking about what we love. Getting to know more about herbs better and understanding where Rosemary came from is wonderful. She is a truly wonderful woman. Everything felt very comfortable and natural. I love all the things you do Rosalee! Thank you so much for your work. Brings much joy to everyone.