Main Uses:
Nutritionally beneficial “cleansing” herb to ease itchy, irritated skin, eczema and psoriasis.
It is also helpful for painful joints and muscles.
It contains biologically active compounds that reduce inflammation.
Dr. Andrew Wiel M.D. author of Natural Health/ Natural Medicine says he knows of nothing more effective than nettle for allergy relief. And his statement is backed up by studies at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.
Other Traditional Uses:
Alzheimer's disease
Amino acids – rich in
Anaemia
Analgesic
Anti-allergenic
Anti-allergy
Anti-anaphylactic
Anti-asthmatic
Anti-convulsant
Anti-dandruff
Anti-histamine
Anti-inflammatory
Anti-rheumatic
Arthritic pain
Arthritis crystals - Breaking down
Asthma
Astringent
Bladder infections
Bleeding – help stop
Blood building
Blood cleansing
Blood pressure lowering
BP
Breast milk production
Bronchitis
Bursitis
Carotenoids – rich in
Chlorophyll – rich in
Cystitis
Decongestant
Depurative
Detoxifier
Diabetes
Diarrhoea
Dilates blood vessels
Diuretic
Eczema
Enlarged prostate
Flavanoids – rich in
Galactogogue
Gall stones
Gingivitis
Gout – Breaking down
Haemorrhoids
Haemostatic
Hair loss
Hay fever
Hives
Hypoglycaemic
Hypotensive
Immuno modulator
Intestinal Inflammation
Kidney stones
Kills germs
Laryngitis
Laxative – mild
Lecithin – rich in
Lowers blood pressure
Menstrual bleeding – excessive
Minerals – rich in
Multiple sclerosis
Muscular pain
Neuralgia
Nose bleeds
Piles
Pleurisy
PMS
Promotes menstruation
Prostate enlargement
Prostate tonic
Prostatitis
Respiratory problems
Rheumatism
Rhinitis
Sciatica
Seasonal allergies
Sinusitis
Skin complaints
Sore throats
Spleen illnesses
Sterols – rich in
Stimulates digestion
Stimulating tonic
Stop bleeding
Tannins – rich in
Tendinitis
Tonic
Ulcers
Urinary disorders
Vitamins – rich in
Contra-Indications:
Allergy or hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking stinging nettle medicinally if you have; Diabetes, prostate cancer, Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure), Any chronic or severe medical condition, Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.