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Stinging Nettle

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana
Urtica dioica
Family: Urticaceae  ·  Parts used: Leaf, Root, Seed  ·  Also known as: common nettle

Key actions

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-rheumatic / anti-arthriticAntioxidantDiureticImmunomodulator / immune support

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

  • Arthritis / joint painGood
  • Urinary supportGood
  • Back painTraditional
  • Cold & fluTraditional
  • Immune supportTraditional
  • Inflammation (general)Traditional
  • Skin irritationTraditional
  • Swelling / fluid retentionTraditional
  • Urinary tract infection (UTI)Traditional

Selected studies & references

ReviewChemical Constituents of Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica L.): A Comprehensive Review on Phenolic and Polyphenolic Compounds and Their Bioactivity (2024)
ReviewThe medicinal chemistry of Urtica dioica L.: from preliminary evidence to clinical studies supporting its neuroprotective activity (2023)
ReviewNutritional and pharmacological importance of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica L.): A review (2022)
ReviewScreening of pharmacological uses of Urtica dioica and other benefits (2020)
ReviewThe effect of nettle (Urtica dioica) supplementation on the glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2020)
ReviewTherapeutic Perspectives of Molecules from Urtica dioica Extracts for Cancer Treatment (2019)
ReviewA review of animal and human studies for management of benign prostatic hyperplasia with natural products: perspective of new pharmacological agents (2012)
ReviewA comprehensive review on the stinging nettle effect and efficacy profiles. Part II: urticae radix (2007)

All 13 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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