Nettle
Urtica dioica
also known as Stinging nettle, Common nettle
Moderate
A mineral-rich nutritive herb used to ease seasonal allergies, support urinary flow, and provide nourishment in tonic preparations.
- Eases seasonal allergy symptoms (freeze-dried leaf)
- Diuretic — supports urinary flow
- Mineral-rich nutritive tonic
- Provides iron, calcium, magnesium
- Root form supports prostate (BPH)
- Anti-inflammatory in joint conditions
- Used since the Bronze Age
Active in Histamine (in stinging hairs), Flavonoids, Lignans, Beta-sitosterol.
Fresh plant stings — must be cooked or dried before use
May lower blood pressure — caution with hypertension medication
May lower blood sugar — caution with diabetes medication
May potentiate diuretics
Avoid root in pregnancy
Memorial Sloan Kettering About Herbs · EMA Herbal Medicinal Product Monographs · American Botanical Council HerbMedPro
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