Nettle Root (Urtica dioica or Urtica urens)



Family

  • Urticaceae

Constituents

  • Flavonoids
  • Amines
  • Minerals such as calcium, iron, magnesium, etc.
  • Silicic acid
  • Proteins 
  • Vitamin C
  • Fibers 

Parts used

  • Roots

Side effects

Possible gastrointestinal disturbances.

Contraindications

-

Interactions

-

Forms of use

  • Nettle capsules
  • Nettle Tablet
  • Nettle root infusion