| Scientific: | Urtica dioica |
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| Other: | Stinging nettle |
| Family: | Urticaceae |
| Synonym: | Urtica urens |
Nutritive tea used for a wide-variety of conditions.
Reproductive
• benign prostatic hyperlasia (BPH)
• polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Urinary
• urinary tract infections (UTI)
Immune
• atopic diseases (internal use)
• eczema
• seasonal allergies
• allergic rhinitis
Musculoskeletal
• rheumatic conditions
• osteoarthritis
• gout
• arthritis (fresh herb topically)
Gastrointestinal
• diarrhea
Miscellaneous
• acne
• Antiandrogen
• Astringent
• Nutritive
• Rubefacient
• Counterirritant
• Antiinflammatory
• Antiallergic
• Diuretic
• Galactogogue
• Phytosterols (Modulate Hormone Receptors)
• Lignins (Modulate Hormone Receptors)
• Flavonoids
• Iron
• Potasium (Very High Relative To Sodium Content)
• Formic Acid (Fresh Herb Only )
• Extract (1:5 root): 600-1200 mg qd
• Tincture (1:5 in 40% EtOH): 2.5-5 ml tid
• Infusion (dried herb): 1-3 tsp tid
• Fresh herb: steamed and ingested as a spring vegetable
Generally considered safe when used as indicated.
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Bone K. Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2000.
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Brinker F. The Toxicology of Botanical Medicines, 3rd ed. Sandy, Oregon: Eclectic Medical Publications, 2000.
Felter HW, Lloyd JU. King's American Dispensatory. 1898. http://www.ibiblio.org/herbmed/eclectic/kings/main.html. Accessed: August 19, 2006.
Hoffman D. Medical Herbalism. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 2003.
Weiss RF. Herbal Medicine. Beaconsfield, England: Beaconsfield Publishers Ltd, 1988.
Williamson EM, ed. Major Herbs of Ayurveda. Edinburgh: Churchill Livingstone, 2002
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