Stinging Nettle Root vs Anise Green

Stinging nettle root is a distinct medicinal preparation from nettle leaf, with different active compounds and therapeutic applications. While the leaf is used primarily for allergies and nutrition, the root is specifically studied for prostate health and urinary symptoms. It is approved by the German Commission E for BPH.

Classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern culinary and medicinal herb used since ancient Egypt for digestive conditions and as expectorant.

Lignans, Beta-sitosterol, Scopoletin, Lectins (UDA), Polysaccharides

trans-anethole, pseudoisoeugenol, estragole, flavonoids, furocoumarins

Prostate health, Urinary support, Hair loss prevention, Hormonal regulation, Diuretic

Digestive conditions and colic since ancient Egypt, Respiratory and expectorant in Middle Eastern medicine, Galactagogue for nursing mothers, Menstrual support

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower urinary tract symptoms, Hormonal balance, Hair loss support, Urinary flow improvement

Carminative, Expectorant, Antispasmodic, Estrogenic mild, Galactagogue

300-600mg standardized root extract daily

1-3g seeds as tea 3x daily; 1-2ml tincture 3x daily

Fluid retention from heart or kidney failure, Concurrent BPH medications (monitor closely)

Pregnancy in medicinal doses, Estrogen-sensitive conditions