Stinging Nettle
Benefits of Stinging Nettle
- Fluid balance
- Form: Extract
- Where it's from: Native to Europe and Asia. Found worldwide
What is Stinging Nettle?
Stinging nettle, which we've all had some unpleasant interactions with, is also an ancient herbal remedy, used by the Anglo-Saxons for a range of purposes. Try stinging nettle as a tea - it can be delicious.
What does the research say about Stinging Nettle?
Researchers have looked closely at stinging nettle's nutritional and pharmacological properties. Stinging nettle has been studied as a natural diuretic, meaning something that increases the production of urine. Its diuretic properties are among those covered in a review of its nutritional and pharmacological importance.
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