Nettle Leaf

SFP Nettle Leaf Extract Vegicaps (60) / Solgar Ref: SO/E4144
Standardised Full Potency Nettle Leaf Extract Vegetable Capsules
(Urtica dioica)

SUITABLE FOR VEGANS

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: As an herbal food supplement for adults one (1) to three (3) Vegetable Capsules daily, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner.

Each vegetable capsule provides:

Standardised Nettle Leaf Powdered Extract 3mg [1%] sillicic acid) 275mg
Raw Nettle Leaf Powder 200mg
PhytO2X (powdered blend of beta-carotene prep. and ascorbic acid)

PhytO2X is a special blend of natural antioxidants, the purpose of which is to maintain the freshness of the ingredients.
Encapsulated with natural ingredients: hydroxypropyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate.

Vegetable capsule shell: hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose.

Free from Soy and Animal Products

Sugar, salt and starch free. Suitable for vegans.

60 Vegicaps.
Price: £15.35

Nettle Leaf
Also called "devil's plaything" or "stinging nettle," nettle is best known for the extremely irritating substances injected by its hairs into the skin upon contact. Nettle leaves, however, can be used nutritionally and medicinally for many beneficial purposes. Nettle helps in digestion, kidney function, and blood circulation. Although used in Europe to stimulate the secretion of mother's milk, this property of nettle has not been clinically proven.
In the time of Hippocrates, nettle juice was used to treat bites and stings. Europeans drink nettle tea to treat lung disorders, while Native Americans use nettle tea to aid pregnancy, childbirth, and nursing.
Nettle leaf is also often used as a blood cleanser and to help ease the pain of arthritis, particularly the rheumatoid variety.
Men with enlarged prostate should have an examination done to rule out prostate cancer. If benign, nettle root can be used as treatment. Nettle root contains active chemicals that may influence the prostate, sex hormones, and reduce inflammation. Nettle root appears to increase the flow of urine and decrease the need for night-time urination. Several double-blind studies have demonstrated the benefits of nettle on urination. Further scientific evidence is needed, however, to verify the benefits of nettle.
A preliminary study done at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland indicates that nettle may be effective treatment for allergies.
Nettle leaf is highly nutritious. When cooked, it can be a valuable supplement to the diet.
Other possible benefits of nettle include lowering blood sugar levels and acting as an astringent.
Nettle has a long history of use as food, so it is considered to be safe. While detailed studies on nettle have not been conducted, a large-scale study reported less than 1% had side effects, limited to mild gastrointestinal stress and allergic reactions.
When handling the fresh plant, extreme caution should be used due to nettle's stinging properties. Handlers should wear one or even two pairs of gloves.
Safety of nettle in nursing or pregnant women has not been determined. However, nettle leaf tea is a traditional drink for nursing and pregnant women.
Theoretically, nettle may interfere with anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, sedative, or blood sugar-lowering medications. However, no problems have yet been reported.

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