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Product Name Historical uses Category Issued
Nettle
Urtica dioica		 Antispasmodic, astringent, diuretic, expectorant, hemostatic, nutritive. Single product April 1997
Replaces:
Oct. 1996
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Common Names:
Nettle, Stinging Nettle.

Parts Used:
Whole plant.

Historical Uses:
Nettle has been used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, antispasmodic, expectorant and in the treatment of asthma.1 It has also been employed in cases of rheumatism and prostate enlargement leading to urinary difficulties.2 Nettle is said to be useful in the treatment of bladder inflammation, dizziness, spleen and lymphatic problems, liver and blood problems such as seborrhea, eczema and psoriasis.3 Nettle cleans the lymph and promotes toxin elimination. It is also reputed to restore hair color and to promote weight loss.3 Nettle provides a marvelous antiseptic service and is a good skin toner. Nettle extract is sometimes used as an after-shave and as a facial.3

Contraindications:
None.

Adverse reactions:
None.

Dosage:
40 drops three to four times per day. To promote weight loss take 40 to 80 drops three to four times per day. For hair, massage the extract nightly into the scalp.

References:
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990; The Lawrence Review of Natural Products; Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994; Plantes M�dicinales, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; Jean Palaiseul, La v�rit� sur les plantes et la vie naturelle, France Loisirs, Paris, 1972; Atlas des plantes m�dicinales,Fernand Nathan, Paris, 1976; M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com.





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1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2 Varro E. Tyler, PhD, Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, PPP, NY, 1994, p.84.
3 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.135.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.