Nettles are primarily known for their ability to induce acute urticaria following contact with exposed skin. Contraindicationsĭue to the effects on androgen and estrogen metabolism, nettle preparations are contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation and should not be used in children younger than 12 years. Standardization of commercial preparations is lacking. Dosages of 600 mg of freeze-dried nettle leaf have been used in a clinical trial for allergic rhinitis. dioica root in dosages of 360 mg daily over 6 months and methanol root extract in dosages of 600 to 1,200 mg daily for 6 to 9 weeks. DosingĬlinical trials for BPH have used aqueous extracts of U. Nettles are primarily used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), diabetes, and arthritis. Scientific Name(s): Urtica dioica L., Urtica urens L.Ĭommon Name(s): Common nettle, Nettle, Soii (Kashmiri), Stinging nettle
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