Stinging nettle Iphym leaf Herbalism Urtica dioica L., 1 kg

Nettle leaf has diuretic properties, it eliminates urea, uric acid and chlorides. It is anti-gout, and causes a moderate decrease in blood pressure. It is a “depurative” as well as a cholagogue, which would stimulate the enzymatic production of the pancreas. This plant is anti-rheumatic, preventive of arteriosclerosis and anti-allergic. Caffeolymalic acid is said to be one of the active anti-rheumatic ingredients, as an inhibitor of cyclooxygenase biosynthesis. Nettle is anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antimicrobial and anti-ulcer. In addition, it has anti-anemic properties (stimulates hematopoiesis), formerly an industrial source of chlorophyll (even if it does not contain more than other leaves). VS’ is also a remineralizing. Nettle leaf is also hepatoprotective and antioxidant. It is a hypoglycemic plant by inhibiting the intestinal absorption of glucose, and by stimulating the secretion of insulin by the islets of Langerhans. It is anti-allergic, with an anti-inflammatory effect. It is also an immuno-stimulant by activity on the function of polynuclear neutrophils (flavonoids).

Latin name: Urtica dioica L.

Family: Urticaceae

Other names: Stinging nettle, Large nettle, Common nettle, Perennial nettle, Red nettle

Part used: Sheet

Nettle leaf is used in the following therapeutic indications:

– Moderate acne, hyperseborrhea

– Painful joints (it is not a powerful anti-inflammatory, it is used especially in drainage in rheumatic conditions)

– Remineralization

– Anti-anemic

– Anti-asthenic

– Hair loss: reddening properties, activation of hair metabolism

Dosage of the Stinging Nettle

– Complementary therapy for rheumatic conditions, inflammatory urinary tract disease, preventive drainage and treatment of kidney stones
Infusion: 10 g / 500 ml, infuse 10 min drink 1 cup in the morning on an empty stomach, 1 cup 30 min before the main meals and 1 cup the afternoon