Glenn W. Geelhoed, M.D. and Jean Barilla, M.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  NOTE: If your grocery store doesn't carry washabi, substitute regular horseradish. nettle The stinging nettle plant is common throughout the world. Fresh plants irritate the skin. When dried or cooked, however, they lose their sting and are safe and non-toxic. Some allergy sufferers take stinging nettle capsules to relieve their itching eyes. pantothenic acid Sandra Stewart, M.D., former assistant director of the Outpatient Department of Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, takes a 100-milligram tablet of panothenic acid to relieve congestion. |
Ben-Erik van Wyk
See book keywords and concepts |  Notes nettle roots are rich in phytosterols and are an important traditional medicine, used to treat arthritis.
Vaccinium corymbosum highbush blueberry
Highbush blueberry plant
Highbush blueberries
Description A perennial shrub of up to 1.5 m in height bearing simple leaves and clusters of attractive, white, tubular flowers. The fruits are bluish-black and up to 12 mm in diameter. It is similar to bilberry (V. myrtillus) but both the plant and the fruits are larger. The related lowbush blueberry (V. |
Sheldon Saul Hendler
See book keywords and concepts |  Nettle has been used as a vegetable, in hair and scalp preparations and as a folk remedy.
Nettle has been used in folk medicine to treat cancer, liver disease, constipation, asthma, worms, arthritis, gout, tuberculosis and gonorrhea, all with highly doubtful effectiveness. nettle is rich in protein, minerals and vitamins, especially vitamin E (one of the richest sources of the vitamin) and some use it as a dietary supplement. It is a mild diuretic. |
Paula Begoun
See book keywords and concepts |  Aside from the tiny amount of truffles in this product it also contains a cocktail of plant-based anti-inflammatories (such as nettle and cassia), although their positive effect is canceled by the inclusion of irritants like arnica and olibanum (frankincense). To Alterna's credit, they did create a premium-positioned shampoo that does contain a long list of rather expensive ingredients—it's just that there's no research showing these ingredients have benefit for hair, and even if they did there aren't enough of them to have any positive effect on the hair or scalp. | | It is simply tea water made of hemp, nettle, rosemary, burdock, birch, rose hips, carrageenan, coltsfoot, wild cherry bark, dandelion, Sambucus nigra (black elder), horsetail, and coneflower. Even if these plants were harvested in Africa (which they are not) that wouldn't automatically make them better for tightly curled hair. My concern about a long list of plant extracts is the risk they pose of an allergic or sensitizing skin reaction. If you have problems with an itchy scalp, that may be the source of the itch. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts |  Similar synergistic pharmacological effects have been also reported for mixed-herb formulations such as the combination of nettle, Urtica dioica, and pygeum bark, Pygeum africanum, which have a good reputation in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.38 In this case, the combination inhibits 5-a-reductase and aromatase more significantly than either herb alone.
In contrast to these examples, antagonistic pharmacological effects can also result from the combination of two constituents or extracts. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts |  In this study with sixty-nine patients, nettle extract again rated higher than placebo: 58 percent reported it relieved most all their symptoms and 48 percent stated it was more effective than other over-the-counter medications.13 It was still being confirmed as a beneficial treatment for rhinitis ten years later when researchers then suggested the same sort of inflammatory immune cell suppression was responsible for the documented effects. | | Nettle's main plant chemicals include acetophenone, acetylcholine, agglutinins, alkaloids, astragalin, butyric acid, caffeic acids, carbonic acid, chlorogenic acid, chlorophyll, choline, coumaric acid, folacin, formic acid, friedelins, histamine, kaempherols, koproporphyrin, lectins, lecithin, lignans, linoleic acid, linolenic acid, neoolivil, palmitic acid, pantothenic acid, quercetin, quinic acid, scopoletin, secoisolariciresinol, serotonin, sitosterols, stigmasterol, succinic acid, terpenes, violaxanthin, and xanthophylls. | | Several of nettle's lectin chemicals have demonstrated marked antiviral actions (against HIV and several common upper respiratory viruses).1-2 Other chemicals (flavonoids in the leaves and a lectin in the root) have been documented with interesting immune stimulant actions in preliminary research, which led researchers to suggest that the lectin might be useful in the treatment of systemic lupus. | | Nettle is now an ingredient in many herbal formulas for prostate health, which are sold in the U.S. market. Pay close attention to the ingredients stated on the labels however; the root is needed for BPH, and the leaves will provide much better results for prostatitis. As a general preventative to prostate problems, and for maintaining healthy prostate functions as well as male hormonal levels, clinical research suggests the root will work better than the leaf as well.
Both the root and the leaves are traditionally prepared as infusions. Dosages depend on what one is taking it for. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts |  Herbs that contain iron include alfalfa, burdock root, catnip, cayenne, chamomile, chickweed, chicory, dandelion, dong quai, eyebright, fennel seed, fenugreek, horsetail, kelp, lemongrass, licorice, milk thistle seed, mullein, nettle, oat straw, paprika, parsley, peppermint, plantain, raspberry leaf, rose hips, sarsa-parilla, shepherd's purse, uva ursi, and yellow dock.
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Unless you are diagnosed as anemic, you should not take iron supplements. If you take a multivitamin and mineral supplement, choose a product that does not contain iron. | | Herbs that contain chromium include catnip, horsetail, licorice, nettle, oat straw, red clover, sarsaparilla, wild yam, and yarrow.
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Active, athletic individuals—people who engage in vigorous aerobic activities and consume higher amounts of carbohydrates than the general population—have higher chromium requirements than nonathletes. Chromium levels start to decrease as we age, starting in our early forties.
Some smaller studies have confirmed that added chromium in the diet can reduce total body fat and increase the percentage of muscle. |
C. P. Khare
See book keywords and concepts |  Compared to other common liquid extracts of nettle, ethanolic extract was faster in action.
Clinical experiments have confirmed the utility of the herb as a haemostatic in vomiting of blood, uterine haemorrhage and bleeding from nose. An infusion of nettle is administered, lukewarm, to control excessive menstrual flow. The seeds are prescribed for the treatment of severe diarrhoea and intestinal worms; an infusion of leaves as an expectorant and blood-purifier.
Externally, an infusion of leaves gives good results in dandruff. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | It is also present in the following herbs: alfalfa, borage leaves, burdock root, cayenne (capsicum), chickweed, eyebright, fennel seed, hops, horsetail, kelp, lemongrass, mullein, nettle, oat straw, paprika, parsley, peppermint, plantain, raspberry leaf, red clover, rose hips, sage, uva ursi, violet leaves, watercress, and yellow dock. Animal sources of vitamin A are up to six times as strong as vegetable sources, but you should exercise caution if you choose to eat organ meats. A plant-based diet better promotes overall health. |
Joseph E. Mario
See book keywords and concepts |  Fiber Plants Forweaving cloth: Cotton, Elm, Flax, Hemp, Kudzu, Mulberry, nettle,
Ramie, and Wisteria. Flavorer Adding pleasant fragrance or taste.
Fragrant Sachet herbs; Cassia bark, Cloves, Deer's Tongue leaf (Wild Vanilla), Wild Ginger, Myrrh gum, Lavender flowers, Orris root, Pennyroyal, Peppermint, Sandalwood, Sweet Woodruff, Rose Petals, Tansy, Tonka beans, and Wintergreen.
Galactagogue Increases the flow of milk for lactation.
Haemostatic, Hemostatic Contract blood vessels, stop internal hemorrhage and menses disorders; includes astringents. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
See book keywords and concepts | | Herbs that can supply vitamin include alfalfa, green tea, kelp, nettle, oat straw, and shepherd's purse. However, the majority of the body's supply of this vitamin is synthesized by the "friendly" bacteria normally present in the intestines..
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Antibiotics increase the need for dietary or supplemental vitamin K. Because bacteria in the intestines synthesize vitamin K, taking antibiotics—which kill the bacteria— interferes with this process. Antibiotics also interfere with the absorption of vitamin K. | | Herbs that contain vitamin D include alfalfa, horsetail, nettle, and parsley.
Vitamin D is also formed by the body in response to the action of sunlight on the skin.
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Intestinal disorders and liver and gallbladder malfunctions interfere with the absorption of vitamin D. Some cholesterollowering drugs, antacids, mineral oil, and steroid hormones such as cortisone also interfere with absorption.
Thiazide diuretics such as chlorothiazide (Diuril) and hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Oretic) disturb the body's calcium/vitamin D ratio. |
Leslie Taylor, ND
See book keywords and concepts | | In the United States, many remarkable healing properties are attributed to nettle and the leaf is utilized for different problems than the root. The leaf is used here as a diuretic, for arthritis, prostatitis, rheumatism, rheumatoid arthritis, high blood pressure, and allergic rhinitis. The root is recommended as a diuretic, for relief of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and other prostate problems, and as a natural remedy to treat or prevent baldness.
The stinging sensation of the leaf hairs is caused by several plant chemicals including formic acid, histamine, serotonin, and choline. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts | | The most popular drugs are among the ones obtained by harvesting from the wild: yarrow, horsetail, nettle, rose hips, lime, and a large proportion of St. John's wort, chamomile, hawthorn, dandelion, and others originates from natural vegetation. Basically, the collectors are private individuals, especially villagers, often women, children, or people without any other official engagement. At best, collection and buying is organized by merchant firms or processing factories. In other systems, private enterprises deal with the purchase of medicinal plants and turnover is regulated by the market. |
Dianne Onstad
See book keywords and concepts |  With bristly hairs on its square stems, sawtoothed leaves, and small clusters of dull greenish flowers sprouting near the joints of the leaves and stems, the common nettle is not the prettiest plant. Easily recognized by anyone who has come into contact with it, each tiny flower and hair contains sharp, hypodermic-like points that can easily penettate the skin and insert their virulent venom, derived from formic acid. Generally regarded as an ugly weed, nettles do have some redeeming characteristics. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts | | The most widely grown are basil, marjoram, sage, caraway, fennel, peppermint, chamomile, lemon balm, nettle, coriander, and thyme.24 Today, the largest territories (500 ha) in ecological cultivation of medicinal plants are registered in Germany, which provides about 1 to 2 percent of the country's total drug production.25 Regular cultivation is known also in Italy, Finland, Norway, Austria, Switzerland, and to a small extent in each developed country. The principles of the cultivation are equivalent to the general guidelines of ecological farming. |
Michael T. Murray, N.D., Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Stinging nettle (Urtica dioca)
Extracts of stinging nettle have also been shown to be effective in the treatment of BPH. Fewer studies have been done with stinging nettle extract than with the other botanical medicines discussed. Two double-blind studies have shown it to be more effective than a placebo.74,75 However, like pygeum, the results with urtica are less impressive than those with saw palmetto extract (or Cernilton). Like the extract of Serenoa repens, urtica extracts appear to interact with binding of DHT to cytosolic and nuclear receptors. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts | | Treatments such as dandelion (Taraxacum officinale), celery (Apium graveo-lens), parsley (Petroselinium crispum), nettle (Urtica clioica), and carrot (Daucus carota) are all mild diuretics, but perhaps some other mode of action is present in gout treatment. No reliable clinical studies have been done to confirm their benefit in acute attacks.3
If attacks are frequent, orthodox medicine prescribes a tablet called allopurinol which is a xanthine oxidase inhibitor that interferes with the metabolism of purine and stops the buildup of uric acid. |
Richard Lucas
See book keywords and concepts |  HSIEH-TZU-TS'AO English Name: Chinese nettle Botanical Name: Urtica dioica
Following is one of the specific remedies used by Chinese healers for treating the condition of pleurisy.
Boil 2 ounces of dried Chinese nettles (or the seeds) slowly in one quart of water for 20 minutes. Strain when cool, reheat, and take one teacupful every two hours. In addition, apply hot fomentations to the painful side. For this purpose prepare a second quart of the nettle decoction. Dip a flannel in the hot tea, wring out and place on the affected part, cover with a dry towel, and retain until cool. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In Europe, where Urtica dioicais quite popu-
* * * Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
This herb is well known in Europe, where it is used primarily to relieve allergy symptoms and improve urinary flow in cases of benign prostate enlargement. The dose that has been used for treating nasal symptoms is 300 milligrams of freeze-dried Urtica dioica per day.
Side effects: This herb is usually well tolerated. Mild digestive upset has been reported, especially if it is taken on an empty stomach. Some people may experience an allergic rash and should discontinue use immediately if this occurs. |
Amarjit S. Basra
See book keywords and concepts | | Other herbs that have been traditionally used include carrot, nettle, dandelion, sunflower (Helianthus annuus), life root (Senecio neurorensis), bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus), St. Mary's thistle (Silybum marianum), licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra), and andrographis (Andrographis paniculata).
More than 1,200 hypoglycemic plants, half with traditional and half with experimental evidence, are awaiting further research with promise for the development of future treatments.18
Herbal treatments have also been used to treat diabetic complications involving the nerve and eye. |
Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | If you were to come into contact with stinging nettle, which grows widely throughout Europe and North America, you would have even more misgivings. Touching the tiny hairs on this plant can cause an impressive rash that can itch and sting for up to 12 hours.
It is ironic that these hairs contain a witches' brew of irritating chemicals, including histamine and formic acid (also found in ant stings), yet the herb may be helpful in controlling allergy symptoms. |
Michael Janson, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica)
The stinging nettle plant, also called common nettle, has little surface hairs that release a stinging acid when touched.
This property is lost in cooking or in processing to make supplements. The plant extract is used therapeutically as a diuretic and for its properties in relieving allergies and hay fever symptoms and its anti-inflammatory effects. It has a number of active components. |
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