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Urtica dioica
Western, European traditional
Anti-inflammatory via COX inhibition, antihistamine, diuretic, nutritive
2-4g dried leaf or 2-4ml tincture 3x daily
Histamine, formic acid, flavonoids, minerals (iron, calcium)
Stinging hairs neutralized by cooking/drying; highly nutritious; root for prostate, leaf for allergies
Tea, tincture, capsule, cooked greens
Dosing should be individualized. Consult a qualified herbalist or healthcare practitioner.
May interact with diuretics, anticoagulants, diabetes medications
Pregnancy (leaf, but root OK); kidney disease
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