Urtica dioica

Herbal Actions

• Antihistamine
• Diuretic
• Nutritive
• Anti-inflammatory
• Antirheumatic
  
  

Used For

• Urinary tract disorders (bed wetting, frequent urination, urinary retention
• Rheumatism & sciatica
• Skin conditions (eczema & acne)
• Iron deficiency
• As an irrigation for inflammatory conditions of the lower urinary tract
  
  

Avoid If…

You have a Urticaceae allergy

References

• Blumenthal, M., & Busse, W. R. (1998). Expanded Commission E Monographs. Austin, Texas : Boston : American Botanical Council
• World Heath Organisation. (2004). WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants: Volume 2. World Health Organisation, Geneva