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Oral Uses
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
  
Nettle is a diuretic; alleviates symptoms. Take concentrated nettle root extract daily, in divided doses, for many months, as suggested on the label.
- Respiratory allergy
 
Nettle alleviates hay fever symptoms. Take 0.5-1.0 g of freeze-dried nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Breast-feeding support

Nettle is a galactogogue; increases milk production; helps quick recovery after childbirth. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Cystitis

Nettle is a diuretic; eliminates bacteria in urinary system. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- General cancer prevention

Nettle reduces cancer risk. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Pregnancy support

Nettle is a galactogogue; it is a diuretic; increases milk production. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Kidney stones
Nettle is a diuretic; it is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many months.
Oral Actions
- Action - Alterative
 
Nettle is an alterative and a detoxifier. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Anti-inflammatory
 
Nettle is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antiabortive
 
Nettle is an antiabortive; helps to prevent miscarriage. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Antilithic (kidney stones)
 
Nettle is an antilithic for kidney stones; may help to expel kidney stones; prevents kidney stone formation. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Diuretic
 
Nettle is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Expectorant
 
Nettle is an expectorant; promotes the expulsion of mucus from throat and lungs. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Galactogogue
 
Nettle is a galactogogue; increases milk production. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
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