Stinging nettle

Silver· human data

Also known as: Urtica dioica

Used for prostate symptoms and allergies, with modest evidence.

Stinging nettle is used in two main ways: the root for benign prostatic symptoms and the leaf for hay-fever-type allergies.

For prostate symptoms, some trials (often in combination formulas) suggest modest relief; for allergic rhinitis the evidence is weaker and preliminary. It is generally well tolerated; the root and leaf are used for different purposes, which product labels do not always make clear.

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Written and reviewed by Mathew Beale, MSc Biotechnology, University of Reading.

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