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Home -> Shop By Store -> NettleNettleBotanical NameUrtica dioica Common Names Common nettle, Stinging nettle, Big String Nettle Medicinal Parts Aerial parts, roots Plant Introduction Nettle is a perennial plant, reaching to five feet in height, producing lance-shaped leaves and green flowers with yellow stamens. The common nettle is one of some 500 species that can be found growing in temperate regions throughout the northern hemisphere, southern Africa, the Andes, and Australia. Young shoots are picked in spring for use as a tonic and vegetable. The aerial parts are harvested while flowering, and the roots are unearthed in the fall. Historical Use Native Americans used it to treat bronchitis and other respiratory problems and for digestive problems, urinary tract disorders, diarrhea, and gout. It also prescribed a combination of nettles crushed in water and boiled as a poultice for arthritis. The ancient Greeks used it to treat coughs and arthritis. The plant has long been valued for its sturdy stem, similar to flax and hemp, which can be used to make fabrics ranging from fine linen to burlap and rope. Key Actions Nettles are used as a cleansing spring tonic and a nourishing vegetable if gathered when the leaves are young. The plant takes minerals from the soil, making them a good remedy for anemia; and, with the high vitamin C content, the iron in the herb is easier to absorb. Nettles are used to clear uric acid from the system relieving gout and arthritis. Its astringency is valuable in stopping bleeding from wounds, nosebleeds, or heavy menstrual flow. Today, nettle is used for a variety of conditions, including hay fever, arthritis, anemia, and even some skin conditions. It is especially useful when there is poor kidney function and fluid retention is seen. In Germany, because of its diuretic action, nettle is used to treat high blood pressure. Nettle has become more popular in the US recently, proving to be an effective remedy for the symptoms of hayfever. It is also used to reduce symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH),especially in combination with saw palmetto, (which in turn, works well with pygeum for the same condition.). Consuming a tea made of nettle leaves has been shown to increase the flow of urine, which may help prevent kidney stones and ease symptoms of an enlarged prostate. However, it should be noted that nettle tea and other compounds do not actually shrink the prostate gland, but only relieves symptoms associated with its enlargement, especially by increasing the flow and volume of urine. Key Components |
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