The Basics On Urtica Dioica

What is Urtica Dioica?

What are other names for Urtica Dioica?

EXTRACT OF NETTLE, EXTRACT OF URTICA DIOICA, NETTLE EXTRACT, NETTLE TINCTURE, STINGING NETTLE EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA (NETTLE) EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA EXTRACT, URTICA DIOICA, EXT., and URTICA DIOICA, TINCTURE

What is Urtica Dioica used for?

Urtica Dioica (Stinging nettle) extract is a chemical extract from the plant or roots of the stinging nettle plant, a flowering plant that has been used medicinally since Ancient Greek times.Urtica Dioica (Stinging nettle) extract has been shown to have anti-inflammatory, antihistamine and allergy reducing properties1. Because of stinging nettle extractants have antihistamine and anti-inflammatory qualities, it has been shown to be a natural treatment for eczema2.

How Urtica Dioica is classified

Skin-Soothing, Plant Extracts

Recommendations for using Urtica Dioica during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Limited data suggests no known risk

 

Urtica Dioica During Pregnancy

What we know about using Urtica Dioica while pregnant or breastfeeding

Limited information available.

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General safety info about Urtica Dioica from CIR

No report found.

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Products where you might find Urtica Dioica

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List of References

General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/

1. Roschek B, Fink R, McMichael M, Alberte R. Nettle extract (Urtica dioica) affects key receptors and enzymes associated with allergic rhinitis. Phytother Res. 2009;23(7):920-926. [PubMed] 2. Anderson B, Miller C, Adams D. Stinging nettle dermatitis. Am J Contact Dermat. 2003;14(1):44-46. [PubMed]

 

 

Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.

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