Urtica dioica
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Urtica dioica.
The English Names for this herb are Common Nettle, Great stinging Nettle, Nettle, Stinging Nettle.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Urtica dioica are Anti-rheumatic, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Estrogenic, Expectorant, Hypoglycaemic, Nourishing, Nutritive, Restorative, Stimulant.
Indications
The Indications of Whole Herb of Urtica dioica are Cough, Cystitis, Ascites, Tuberculosis, Gastro-Intestinal Disorders, Anaemia, Fatigue, Bladder Irritation, Chronic Skin Diseases, Arthritis, Edema, Sunburn, Bengin prostatic hyperplasia, Hay fever, Pregnancy report, Urinary haemorrhage.
No Contra Indication information is available for Urtica dioica.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Urtica dioica.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Urtica dioica.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Urtica dioica.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Leaves | 300.000mg | N/A |
| Tincture | 2.000ml - 6.000ml | three times a day |
| Whole Herb | 2.000g - 4.000g | Dried herb. |
Herb's Description
Urtica dioica. A common perennial with a square bristly stem 2-3 feet high, with opposite cordate petiolate deeply serrated pointed leaves which are downy underneath. Covered in rigid stinging hairs which contain an irritating fluid. Small greenish flowers in axillary clusters bloom in summer.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in North America.. This plant can be found growing in the short grass prairie in North America, but it is common all over the world.
Substitutes
No information regarding Urtica dioica's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Urtica dioica's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Urtica dioica's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Allergic reactions to nettle are rare. However, when contact is made with the skin, fresh nettles can cause a rash.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Urtica dioica. (work in progress)