Herb
Nettle
SaveA mineral-rich leaf and root used for seasonal allergies, urinary support, and general nutritive herbalism.
Quick verdict
A practical traditional herb with decent support for allergy symptoms and a strong safety profile as food or tea.
Evidence score
A rough internal score reflecting quantity, quality, and consistency of human evidence. Not a clinical recommendation.
What the research shows
Freeze-dried nettle has shown benefit in small allergy trials, while root extracts are used in urinary formulas. The leaf also serves as a nutrient-dense traditional tonic.
Benefits
- May reduce seasonal-allergy symptoms modestly
- Provides minerals and chlorophyll-rich plant nutrition
- Often used in urinary-support traditions
Dosage notes
Frequently used as tea, cooked greens, or 300-1000 mg/day of freeze-dried leaf extract.
Side effects
- Frequent urination
- GI upset
- Skin sting from fresh plant contact
Who should be cautious
May mildly increase urination and can interact with diuretics or blood-pressure medications in sensitive users.
What this page cannot tell you
Most human studies are small, short, or use standardized extracts rather than the raw herb.
Leaderboard scores
- Immunity30
- Recovery15
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