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NETTLE
Articles by a Naturopathic
Doctor ( N.D.)
In nature stinging nettle
can be a pain, but in
supplement form can be very
useful for allergies and
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NETTLE |
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Nettle leaf supports
the detoxification
of the kidneys,
bladder & urinary
tract |
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Stinging nettle is a
commonly seen plant
in North America.
Several parts of the
plant have been
studied for their
medicinal benefit.
Nettle leaf has been
used to decrease
allergy symptoms
like runny nose,
watery eyes and
congestion. It does
this by stabilizing
cells that release
histamine, called
mast cells. |
Histamine is responsible for
inducing the allergic
response by signaling
inflammatory cells to go to
the mucus membranes.
Nettle leaf is also used to
increase the excretion of
uric acid in the kidney and
increase its transportation
out of tissues.
This will help gout
sufferers because it
is the
crystallization of
uric acid in the
joints that leads to
gouty arthritis.
Nettle root is used
for prostate
disorders like BPH.
Components in nettle
bind to hormone
receptors in the
prostate thus
preventing the
stimulation of the
gland, which
ultimately prevents
the prostate’s
enlargement.
Nettle can be used
as a dried herb,
encapsulated herb,
tincture or tea.
Make sure that you
get the appropriate
supplement for your
needs. The leaf is
used for allergies
(especially freeze
dried leaf) and
gout. The root is
used for prostate
disorders.
Pregnant women
should not use
nettle because it
theoretically may
cause uterine
stimulation.
However some health
professionals do
recommend moderate
usage for nettle’s
nutrient qualities.
Individuals with
kidney disease, gout
or a history of uric
acid stones should
use nettle only
under professional
supervision due to
the silica content
and uric acid
excretion. There
are possible
interactions between
nettle and warfarin
due to nettle’s vitamin K
content. |
Nettle–
QUICK FACTS
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PARTS USED
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Leaf and
root. |
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APPLICATIONS |
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Urinary
tract
infections,
prostate
disorders,
allergies,
gout. |
OPTIMUM
DOSAGE
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Leaf
600-4800mg
daily. Root
250-750mg
daily
(standardized
to 1-2%
plant
silica).
(Clinical
doses may be
higher as
recommended
by your
practitioner). |
WORKS WELL
WITH
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Gravel root,
uva ursi,
horsetail,
pygeum, saw
palmetto. |
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IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
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Pregnant
women should
not use
nettle.
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Individuals
with kidney
disease,
gout or uric
acid kidney
stones
should use
nettle only
under
professional
supervision.
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There are
possible
interactions
between
nettle and
warfarin due
to nettle’s
vitamin K
content. |
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