Nettle

Brand Name :
Drug Class : N/A
Medical Author : John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Medical Reviewer :
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Uses
- What Is Nettle and How Does It Work?
Dosages
- Dosages of Nettle
Side Effects
- What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Nettle?
Drug Interactions
- What Other Drugs Interact with Nettle?
Warnings and Precautions
- What Are Warnings and Precautions for Nettle?

What Is Nettle and How Does It Work?

Nettle suggested uses include as a mild diuretic (sap), and to decrease benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms (root).

Nettle is possibly effective for the listed uses.

Nettle is available under the following different brand and other names: stinging nettle, and Urtica dioica.

Dosages of Nettle

Suggested Dosing

4 g whole herb steeped 10 minutes hot water, three to four times daily
770 mg dried extract orally twice daily

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

See “Suggested Dosing”