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Nettle Leaf

Nutritive

Urtica dioica subsp. dioica

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

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

Active Compounds

quercetinrutinscopoletincaffeic acidironvitamin Chistamine

Traditional Uses

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

Modern Uses

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

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: tea, capsule, tablet, tincture, other
Adult Dose: 4–6 g dried leaves as tea; 300–600 mg extract 3x daily; fresh juice 30–60 mL
Child Dose: 1–2 g tea for children over 3
Preparation Notes: Young leaves as spring vegetable; tea for hay fever; freeze-drying preserves antihistamine effect

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

Diuretic effects with concurrent medications
Kidney disease

Possible Side Effects

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

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