- In a small bowl, mash the softened butter.
- Stir in the chopped dead nettle, garlic (if using), and salt.
- Mix until smooth and green-flecked.
- Store in the fridge, or use immediately on warm toast, veggies, or rice!
 Tip: Add it to baked potatoes, over scrambled eggs, or melt a spoonful into soups!
 Other Ways to Use Purple Dead Nettle
- Add to salads or smoothies: The young leaves are tender and mild in flavor.
- Make a salve: Infuse the plant in oil and use it for minor skin irritations.
- Dry it: For tea or herbal blends later in the year.
- Tincture it: Preserve its healing properties in alcohol or glycerin.
 Final Tips for Foraging
- Only pick from clean areas—avoid roadsides or treated lawns.
- Harvest early in the season when the leaves are most tender.
- Use fresh or dry the leaves for later use.
Purple dead nettle is proof that powerful healing can be found right under your feet. Whether you sip it as a tea, toss it into a salad, or infuse it in oil, it’s a simple and beautiful way to reconnect with nature’s medicine.
 Curious about Nettles and their incredible healing power? From foraging tips to health benefits and how to use them safely—this guide has it all! 
