Nettle
Urtica dioica
Tradition of Use: Western, European traditional
Mechanism of Action
Anti-inflammatory via COX inhibition, antihistamine, diuretic, nutritive
Key Conditions & Uses
Preparation
Tea, tincture, capsule, cooked greens
Dosage
2-4g dried leaf or 2-4ml tincture 3x daily
Active Compounds
Histamine, formic acid, flavonoids, minerals (iron, calcium)
Interactions
May interact with diuretics, anticoagulants, diabetes medications
Contraindications
Pregnancy (leaf, but root OK); kidney disease
Evidence Level & Clinical Notes
Evidence Level:
Good - effective for allergies and BPH (root)
Clinical Notes:
Stinging hairs neutralized by cooking/drying; highly nutritious; root for prostate, leaf for allergies
Quick Overview
Key Points
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