Nettle Leaf Dried Herb

Urtica dioica L

Urtica dioica, also known as stinging nettle, isa perennial plant that is native to Europe and can now be found in temperate North America. Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been used in herbal medicine since the Bronze Age (3000 BCE–1200 BCE). Ancient Egyptians: Used stinging nettle to treat arthritis and lower back pain

Roman troops: Rubbed stinging nettle on themselves to stay warm

Medieval Europe: Used as a diuretic to get rid of excess water and to treat joint pain

Julius Caesar's troops: Used stinging nettle's stinging properties to help them stay alert and awake at night between 58 and 45 BCE

Traditional use: Used to control cardiovascular disorders, especially hypertension

Acne; Adenoma; Adenopathy; Ague; Alactea; Allergy; Alopecia; Amenorrhea; Anemia; Arthrosis; Asthma; Ataxia; Bacteria; Bladder Stone; Bleeding; BPH (root); Bronchosis; Bug Bite; Burn; Cachexia; Calculus; Cancer; Cancer, breast; Cancer, ear; Cancer, lung; Cancer, mouth; Cancer, spleen; Cancer, stomach; Cancer, womb; Carcinoma; Catarrh; Childbirth; Cholangosis; Cholecystosis; Cholera; Colic; Colitis; Congestion; Constipation; Convulsion; Cramp; CVI; Cystosis; Dandruff; Dermatosis; Diabetes; Diarrhea; Dropsy; Dysentery; Dysmenorrhea; Dyspepsia; Dyspnea; Dysuria; Eczema; Edema; Endothelioma; Enterosis; Epistaxis; Epithelioma; Erysipelas; Erythema; Escherichia; Exanthema; Fever; Flu; Fungus; Gastrosis; Goiter; Gonorrhea; Gout; Gravel ; Hay Fever Headache; Hematuria; Hemoptysis; Hemorrhoid; Hepatosis; Herpes; High Blood Pressure; HIV; Hives; Hyperglycemia ; Hypoglycemia; Infection; Inflammation; Itch; Jaundice; Kidney Stone; Lethargy; Leukorrhea; Malaria; Melaena; Menorrhagia; Mycosis; Myocardiopathy; Myosis; Nephrosis; Neuralgia; Nocturia; Osteoarthrosis; Osteoporosis; Otosis; Pain; Palsy; Paralysis; Parotosis; Parturition; Pertussis; Pharyngosis; Pleurisy; Pollakisuria; Polyp; Pregnancy; Prostatosis; Rheumatism; Rhinosis; Sarcoma; Sciatica; Shigella; Side Ache; Sore Throat; Splenosis; Sprain); Sting; Stomachache; Stomatosis; Stone; Swelling; Tendinitis; Tuberculosis; Tumor; Uremia; Urticaria; Uterosis; UTI; Vaginosis; Vertigo; Virus; Worm; Wound.

Analgesic; Anesthetic; Antiadrenaline; Antiallergic; Antiaromatase; Antiarthritic; Antiasthmatic; Antibacterial; Anticancer; Anticomplementary; Anticonvulsant; Antiedemic; Antiexudative; Antihemorrhagic; Antihistaminic; Anti-HIV; Antihidrotic; Antiinflammatory; Antileukotriene; Antiprostatitic; Antipyretic; Antirheumatic; Antiseptic Antispasmodic; Antitumor; Antiviral; Aphrodisiac; Aquaretic; Aromatase Inhibitor; Astringent; Bitter; Bleeding; Bradycardic; CNS Depressant; Cyclooxygenase Inhibitor; Cytotoxic; Depurative; Diuretic; Elastase Inhibitor; Emmenagogue; Expectorant; Fungicide; Hematogenic; Hemostat; Histaminic; Hyperglycemic; Hypoglycemic; Hypotensive; Inteferonigenic; Lactagogue; Laxative; 5-Lipoxygenase Inhibitor; Litholytic; Mitogenic; Myorelaxant; Pancreatonic; Rubefacient; Tonic; Uterotonic; Vasoconstrictor (f; BIB; CRC); Vermifuge; Vulnerary.

Tea. Powdered. Extract. Tincture.

Class 1. None known.“Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”. Not for use in severely allergic patients, especially those with tendency toward anaphylaxis

Duke, J. A. 1985. CRC Handbook of Medicinal Herbs. Boca Raton, Florida, CRC Press, Inc.