Description
Stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica, is a perennial flowering plant. It is a common plant that people can eat. People also use it in herbal and traditional folk medicine.
Stinging nettle contain many healthful antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, including
- Vitamins: Vitamins A, C and K, as well as several B vitamins
- Minerals: Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and sodium
- Fats: Linoleic acid, linolenic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid and oleic acid
- Amino acids: All of the essential amino acids
- Polyphenols: Kaempferol, quercetin, caffeic acid, coumarins and other flavonoids
- Pigments: Beta-carotene, lutein, luteoxanthin and other carotenoids
What’s more, many of these nutrient’s act as antioxidants inside your body.
Potential benefits:
Historically, people have used nettle for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Rhinitis and seasonal allergies
- Difficult urination
- Inflammation and joint pain
- Muscle spasms
- High blood sugar
- Bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate.
- Reduced bleeding
- Liver health
- Natural diuretic
- Wound and burn healing.
- Potential weight loss as it may suppress emotional overeating.
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