Botanical
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
Which symptoms need assessment?
The root monograph advises medical review for worsening symptoms, fever, blood in urine, painful urination or inability to pass urine. Reported adverse effects include digestive upset and allergic skin reactions. 1
When is the herb unsuitable?
EMA does not recommend medicinal herb use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Preparations used to increase urine output are also unsuitable when reduced fluid intake has been advised. 2
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.