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Urtica dioica
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
This herb may interact with medications you are taking. Review the interactions table below and consult your healthcare provider before use.
Stinging nettle is a nutrient-rich plant found throughout temperate regions worldwide. Despite its stinging hairs, it has been used medicinally for thousands of years across European and Native American traditions. The leaves, roots, and seeds each have distinct medicinal applications.
Stinging nettle is a nutrient-rich plant found throughout temperate regions worldwide. Despite its stinging hairs, it has been used medicinally for thousands of years across European and Native American traditions. The leaves, roots, and seeds each have distinct medicinal applications. Key active compounds include Chlorophyll, Beta-sitosterol, Scopoletin.
Chlorophyll, along with Beta-sitosterol and Scopoletin, are the primary bioactive compounds in Nettle. The specific pharmacological pathways require further study, though traditional use supports its efficacy.
Seasonal allergies (hay fever)
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (root)
Supported by clinical evidence; more large-scale trials would strengthen findings
Urinary tract health
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Arthritis
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Nutritional supplementation
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Allergy treatment
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Joint pain relief
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Urinary tonic
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
| Drug | Severity | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Lithium | Moderate | Nettle's diuretic effect may increase lithium concentration by reducing lithium excretion, risking toxicity. |
| Antihypertensives | Mild | Nettle may have mild blood pressure-lowering effects that add to antihypertensive medications. |
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