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Nettle

Botanicals / Herbs

Also known as: Stinging nettle
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Urtica dioica

Oral Uses

  • Benign prostatic hyperplasia RatingRatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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 RatingRating

    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 RatingRating

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

  • Pregnancy support RatingRating

    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 Rating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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) RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

    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 RatingRatingRating

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

Topical Uses

  • Osteoarthritis RatingRatingRating

    Nettle alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Apply nettle leaves topically 1-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Rheumatoid arthritis RatingRating

    Nettle alleviates pain; alleviates symptoms. Apply nettle leaves topically 1-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Alterative RatingRatingRating

    Nettle is an alterative and a detoxifier. Apply nettle containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Antiseptic RatingRatingRating

    Nettle is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply nettle containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Rubefacient RatingRatingRating

    Nettle is a rubefacient; improves blood circulation locally. Apply nettle containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many days, as suggested on the label.

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