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Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) and Immune support: evidence and sources

Preliminary evidence

For educational purposes only, not medical advice. Always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants, especially alongside prescribed medication, during pregnancy, or for a serious condition.

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Efficacy of stinging nettle root extract for benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms

Schlichte, D.A. et al · 2016

Traditional / referenceStinging Nettlecommon nettleUrtica dioica

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Evidence of effectiveness of herbal anti-inflammatory drugs in the treatment of painful osteoarthritis and chronic low back pain

Chrubasik, J.E., Roufogalis, B.D. and Chrubasik, S · 2007

Traditional / referenceStinging Nettlecommon nettleUrtica dioica

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A Modern Herbal

Grieve, M · 1931

Traditional / referenceBaltic pineChickweedCommon SorrelCommon chickweedDutch clover+43 moreAchillea millefolium

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3 sources supporting Stinging Nettle for Immune support. Includes scientific publications, books, monographs and traditional-use references.

Mechanistic basis

This use is associated with the plant's immunomodulator / immune support action.