> Supplement Index > Nettle / Urtica dioica > Nettle General Information Nettle Uses & Scientific Evidence For Nettle Dosage Information Nettle Safety & Interaction Information Buy Nettle Supplements - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nettle General Information Also called the stinging nettle, those who live where Nettle grows wild will eventually discover the powers of this dark green plant. Even though certain species of Nettle can cause burning pain from hours to weeks, it can also serve as a medicine. In ancient Grecian times Nettle Juice was used treat bites and stings. Nettle tea was prescribed by European herbalists for lung disorders, and Native Americans used it as an aid in pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nettle Uses & Scientific Evidence For Nettle Root is widely used in Europe for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or prostate enlargement. Based on a preliminary study at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, Nettle leaf has become a popular treatment of allergies (hay fever) and it can improve goiter, inflammatory conditions, and arthritis. Nettle is used in some hair care products to help stimulate hair follicles and regulate scalp oil buildup. In its cooked form, Nettle is highly nutritious and may be used as a general dietary supplement. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nettle Dosage Information A proper dosage of Nettle root, according to Commission E, is 4 to 6 g daily of the whole root, or an equal dose of concentrated extract. The effectiveness in using Nettle root to treat prostate problems is believed to be enhanced when taken with another herb used to treat the same symptom. The proper dosage for allergies is 300 mg twice a day of freeze-dried Nettle leaf. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Nettle Safety & Interaction Information Nettle leaf is believed to be safe since it has long since been used as food. Nettle root does not have as long a history, although no significant adverse effects have been noted in Germany where Nettle root is widely used. There is some concern from a theoretical perspective that Nettle may interact with diabetes, blood pressure, anti-inflammatory, and sedative medications, though there are no reports of any problems occurring in real life. Always talk to your physician before taking supplements in addition to any medications you are taking. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Buy Nettle Supplements Below