Bee Pollen vs Nettle Leaf

Collected by honeybees from flowering plants, bee pollen is exceptionally nutrient-dense; contains all essential amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes; used for allergies and nutrition.

The aerial parts of stinging nettle used as food and medicine; leaves are highly nutritious and used for allergic rhinitis, arthritis and iron deficiency.

Flavonoids, Amino acids, Vitamins B and C, Enzymes

quercetin, rutin, scopoletin, caffeic acid, iron, vitamin C, histamine

Nutritive tonic in traditional beekeeping cultures, Allergy desensitization in folk medicine, Athletic performance enhancement

Nutritive tonic across European and Asian medicine, Allergic rhinitis (hay fever), Iron deficiency anemia, Anti-inflammatory for arthritis

Nutritional supplementation, Allergy desensitization, Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

Antiallergic (hay fever research), Iron-rich nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant

1-2 teaspoons (5-10g) daily

4–6 g dried leaves as tea; 300–600 mg extract 3x daily; fresh juice 30–60 mL

SEVERE ALLERGY RISK in pollen-allergic individuals, Anaphylaxis possible – allergy test first

Diuretic effects with concurrent medications, Kidney disease

Anaphylaxis in allergic individuals, GI disturbance, Allergy symptoms

Stinging hairs irritate fresh (cook or dry first), Increased urination