Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a common plant with stinging hairs whose leaves and root are used in herbal medicine.
Also listed as Urtica dioica, Radix Urticae, Common Nettle, Greater Nettle
Can nettle root ease urinary symptoms?
A six-month trial enrolling 620 men reported greater improvements in urinary symptoms and flow than placebo. Testosterone and PSA, a prostate blood marker, did not change. 1
However, EMA’s broader review found that preparation definitions, duration and study size prevented firm conclusions for the extracts in its monograph. 2
Promising symptom findings coexist with important evidence limitations. 1 2
What about joint discomfort?
EMA recognizes traditional use of specified herb preparations for minor joint pain, as well as minor urinary complaints and seborrheic skin conditions involving oily skin. These indications rely on long-standing use, not established clinical efficacy. 3
Effects by health goal
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Immune Support2 effects
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Longevity1 effect
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Organ Function1 effect
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Hair & Skin1 effect
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Cardiovascular1 effect
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Bone & Joint1 effect
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Other effects1 effect
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Sources
- Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study Journal of Herbal Pharmacotherapy, 2005