Family

• Urticaceae

Constituents

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

Parts used

• Leaves

Properties

In internal use

• Diuretic
• Galactogogue
• Antirheumatic
• Mild anti-allergic effect (against hay fever)
• Anti-inflammatory
• Depurative

In external use

• Tonic
• Astringent
• Hemostatic

Indications

In internal use

• Cystitis
• Hay fever
• Gout
• Prevention of urinary and kidney stones
• Anemia

In external use

• Hair loss
• Dandruff
• Greasy hair
• Arthritis, arthrosis
• Gout

Side effects

-

Contraindications

Caution, the diuretic effect is not advised in case of certain heart diseases or edema problems.

Interactions

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Forms of use

• Nettle Infusion
• Nettle lotion (hair tonic)
• Nettle soup (rich in iron)
• nettle tablets or nettle capsules