Urtica Urens vs Cay Hy Thiem

Annual nettle species with similar properties to stinging nettle; used in Mediterranean and North African medicine for arthritis, iron deficiency, and diuretic purposes.

A Vietnamese herb used for joint pain, hypertension, and as an anti-inflammatory remedy.

formic acid, histamine, acetylcholine, lectins, flavonoids

kirenol, siegesbeckin, darutoside, sesquiterpenes

Arthritis, Iron deficiency, Diuretic use, Skin conditions

arthritis, joint pain, hypertension, skin conditions

Anti-inflammatory activity, Diuretic effects, Iron supplementation, Antirheumatic properties

anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antihypertensive

Herb tea: 2-3 cups daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily; topical urtication for arthritis

9-15g dried herb daily

Pregnancy large medicinal doses, Potassium-depleting diuretics

pregnancy

Sting if touched fresh, Mild diuresis, Potential blood pressure lowering

generally well tolerated