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Common name: |
Nettle |
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Family: |
Urticaceae |
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Parts used: |
Aerial parts, seeds, roots |
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Chemistry: |
Chlorophyll, Indolic compounds (indoles) including histamine, serotonin and 5-hydroxytryptamine; Sterols, lignans, polyphenols, flavonol glycosides (kaempferol, quercetin – anti-histamine) and various acids including ascorbic, malic and formic acid., vitamins, minerals (calcium, potassium, iron, silicic acid), proteins. Rich in Vitamin K. |
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Main actions: |
Astringent. Diuretic. Tonic. Alterative. |
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Other Actions: |
Anti-haemorrhagic, astringent, styptic, tonic, diuretic, counter irritant, alterative, antiallergic, rubefacient, galactogogue, hypoglycaemic, hypotensive, antirheumatic, depurative. Anti- inflammatory. Nutritive. Root: Reduces prostate enlargement |
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Dosage: |
3–6ml TID Aerial parts 4–9ml TID Root |
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Safety: |
Long term use can be drying. |
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