Nettle Hair Rinse (Celtic)
wash
Ingredients
Conditions addressed
How to use
Apply a small amount to the affected area 1–2× daily. Patch-test on a small area of skin first.
- A traditional wash made from Nettle leaf tea, Apple cider vinegar, Rosemary oil, Water.
- Prepare in small batches and store in a cool, dark place.
Interactions & contraindications
Nettle leaf tea
Full profilePregnancy
Likely SafeNettle leaf infusion is one of the most widely recommended pregnancy herbs by midwives — used throughout pregnancy as a mineral-rich nutritive tonic. Nettle root (used for prostate health) is a different preparation with less pregnancy safety data.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeWidely used and traditionally considered supportive of milk supply and postpartum recovery due to its mineral content.
Children
Likely SafeThe leaf is commonly used as a mild nutritive tea for children; be aware raw fresh nettle causes a stinging skin reaction and must be dried or cooked before use.
Blood thinners, blood pressure and blood sugar medications
Nettle may affect all three — monitor closely if combining.
Lithium
Diuretic effect may alter lithium clearance.
Apple cider vinegar
- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Apple cider vinegar in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Apple cider vinegar itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Use CautionThis herb has blood-thinning (antiplatelet/anticoagulant) activity. These are generally used cautiously in pregnancy and are typically discontinued in the weeks before delivery due to bleeding risk — this is a general, mechanism-based caution, not herb-specific research.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeBlood-thinning herbs are generally considered lower-risk during breastfeeding than in late pregnancy, though caution is still reasonable, especially at concentrated doses.
Children
Use CautionBlood-thinning herbs are generally used cautiously in children, particularly around any planned surgery or dental work.
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
Rosemary oil
Full profile- Pre-surgery — discontinue at least 2 weeks prior (potential antiplatelet effect)
Pregnancy
Use CautionCulinary seasoning amounts are fine, but medicinal doses (concentrated extracts, essential oil taken internally) are traditionally avoided in pregnancy due to a reputation for stimulating menstrual flow and uterine contractions.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeNormal culinary use is considered compatible with breastfeeding; avoid concentrated medicinal doses.
Children
Likely SafeCulinary amounts are fine for children; essential oil should always be diluted and never given internally to young children.
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.
Water
No herb-specific pregnancy/child safety research is documented for Water in our references — the guidance below is based on its general effect category, not research on Water itself. Always confirm with a midwife, doctor, or pediatrician.
Pregnancy
Use CautionThis herb has blood-thinning (antiplatelet/anticoagulant) activity. These are generally used cautiously in pregnancy and are typically discontinued in the weeks before delivery due to bleeding risk — this is a general, mechanism-based caution, not herb-specific research.
Breastfeeding
Likely SafeBlood-thinning herbs are generally considered lower-risk during breastfeeding than in late pregnancy, though caution is still reasonable, especially at concentrated doses.
Children
Use CautionBlood-thinning herbs are generally used cautiously in children, particularly around any planned surgery or dental work.
May thin the blood
Watch for: Anticoagulants (warfarin), antiplatelets (aspirin, clopidogrel), and other blood-thinning herbs or supplements (ginkgo, garlic, fish oil, vitamin E)
Combining blood-thinning substances can increase bleeding risk, including before surgery or dental work.