Stinging Nettle

About Stinging Nettle

Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a perennial herb used traditionally for urinary tract health, seasonal allergies, and joint discomfort. Nettle root is primarily studied for BPH symptoms (urinary flow, nocturia) — several RCTs show improvement vs placebo. Nettle leaf has anti-inflammatory properties and preliminary evidence for allergic rhinitis relief. Contains beta-sitosterol, scopoletin, lignans, and lectins. Generally well tolerated; occasional mild GI effects. No established RDA or UL.

What Stinging Nettle supports

• 🚹Supports prostate and urinary tract health (root)
• 🤧May relieve seasonal allergy symptoms (leaf)
• 🦴Traditional use for joint comfort and inflammation

How much Stinging Nettle to take

Clinical studies typically use 300–600 mg of Stinging Nettle. Nettle root extract: 300–600 mg/day for prostate/urinary support. Nettle leaf extract: 300–600 mg/day for allergy and anti-inflammatory use. Whole herb/powder doses are higher (1–3 g/day).

Effective range

300–600 mg

Forms of Stinging Nettle compared

• Nettle root extractPremium
  Standardized root extract — the form used in BPH and prostate RCTs.
• Nettle leaf extractPremium
  Standardized leaf extract for allergic rhinitis and joint support.
• Stinging nettle extractPremium
  Aerial-parts extract; less standardized than root or leaf alone.
• Nettle root (whole)Standard
  Whole-root powder; lower potency than standardized extract.
• Nettle leaf (whole)Standard
  Whole-leaf powder; bioactive content varies by harvest.
• Nettle powderBudget
  Whole herb powder, low potency

Clinical evidence

Moderate clinical evidence. Several clinical trials for prostate and urinary symptoms; traditional anti-inflammatory use