Nettle
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Botanicals / Herbs
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| Also known as: |
Stinging nettle
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| Botanical Name or Chemical Name: |
Urtica dioica
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Found 12 oral actions for Nettle
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- 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.
- Action - Hemostatic
 
Nettle is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Pectoral
 
Nettle is a pectoral; tones respiratory system and heals its problems. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
- Action - Hypoglycemic

Nettle is a hypoglycemic; reduces blood sugar. Take 1.0-1.5 g of nettle leaf daily, in divided doses, for many weeks.
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