Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D.
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 Andrew Weil, who lives in southern Arizona, an area rife with allergic rhinitis, freeze-dried nettle protects his patients and himself, and usually vanquishes the need to take antihistamines. Call 1-800-332-4372 for a product source.
During the Hayflower Season: Shower often to remove pollutants and pollen.
To clear sinus passages each day drink up to 2 quarts of cleansing liquids such as water or unsalted freshly juiced vegetables. Take freeze-dried capsules of nettle leaf. |
Ruth Winter, M.S.
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 HORSE nettle • Solanum. Bull nettle. Radical Weed. Air-dried ripe fruit of Solanum carolinense, a South American nightshade plant. It is also grown in Florida. It is used as a skin treatment, sedative, and anticonvulsant. HORSE TISSUE EXTRACT • An extract from the tissue near the horse's mane. HORSEMINT OIL • Monarda. Water Mint. A tall, erect, perennial herb with hairy leaves and purple spotted creamy flowers. Used in flavorings.
HORSERADISH EXTRACT • Amoracia lapathifolia. Scurvy Grass. The grated root from the tall, coarse, white-flowered herb native to Europe. A condiment ingredient. |
Phyllis A. Balch, CNC
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 The herb nettle, which can be taken in tea form, can be helpful in relieving respiratory problems caused by asthma. It is rich in butyric acid, necessary for a healthy metabolism, and in other vitamins and minerals.
Many children with asthma can have attacks triggered by eating certain foods. If you have a child with asthma, keep track of what your child eats and how he or she feels afterward to develop an ongoing list of things that may be triggering asthmatic responses. Then have your child avoid those foods as much as possible. |
| For diarrhea, warm nettle tea is helpful.
• For a soothing massage to help relieve gas, add one drop of essential oil of peppermint to one tablespoon of vegetable oil. Place the baby on his or her stomach, position your hand underneath, and gently massage the abdomen with the mixture.
• For a teething baby, catnip and chamomile tea are soothing. You can also buy a teething solution to apply directly to the gums; look for a product that contains garlic and clove oils. |
| Best: alfalfa, horsetail, nettle (herbal extracts). Also, omega-3 oil, primrose oil.
Good: dandelion, garlic, Irish moss, oat straw, parsley, red clover, rose hip (herbal extracts). Also, silica, spirulina.
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
Best: all leafy greens, cucumber, kale, kelp.
Good: broccoli, cabbage, celery root, spinach, turnip, turnip green.
Best: pineapple, watermelon.
Good: apple, cherry, fig, grape, kiwi, lemon, papaya, raspberry, red grape.
Best: dong quai, parsley, sarsaparilla, squawvine (herbal extracts). |
Mark Blumenthal
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 Clinical Studies on Nutrilite® Saw Palmetto with nettle Root
Adverse Effects: None listed. Drug Interactions: None listed. editors' note: Unlike many other products in this section, this product was developed as a dietary supplement for the U.S., although it may be marketed as a licensed nonprescription drug in selected foreign countries, as required by local regulations. Thus, some of the labeling information found on other products is not listed for this product. However, the 3 ingredients are considered very safe, with few adverse effects (see saw palmetto monograph). |
Ruth Winter, M.S.
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| HORSE nettle • Solanum. Bull nettle. Radical Weed. Air-dried ripe fruit of Solanum carolinense, a South American nightshade plant. It is also grown in Florida. It is used as a skin treatment, sedative, and anticonvulsant. HORSE TISSUE EXTRACT • An extract from the tissue near the horse's mane. HORSEMINT OIL • Monarda. Water Mint. A tall, erect, perennial herb with hairy leaves and purple spotted creamy flowers. Used in flavorings.
HORSERADISH EXTRACT • Amoracia lapathifolia. Scurvy Grass. The grated root from the tall, coarse, white-flowered herb native to Europe. A condiment ingredient. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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 A growing amount of scientific research suggests that nettle root, either alone or with other herbal medicines, may be useful in treating benign prostatic hypertrophy (enlargement of the prostate gland).
Relevant Research
Preventative and Therapeutic Effects
CONSTITUENTS
þ amines: histamine, choline, acetylcholine, serotonin, etc. (especially in stinging hairs).
þ flavonoids: including isoquercetin, rutin, kaempferol and quercetin.
þ minerals: including calcium, potassium, iron and silicon.
þ acids: including silicic acid, malic acid, carbonic acid and formic acid. |
Mark Blumenthal
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| Nettle (e.g., International Prostate Symptom Score, uroflowme-
Root try, residual urine volume, prostate volume). After 6 months, saw palmetto blend was associated with significant prostate epithelial contraction, notably in the transition zone (p<0.0l), suggesting a possible mechanism for the clinical effects observed in other studies. No serious adverse effects were associated with the saw palmetto blend. |
| Prostagutt forte™ (fixed combination of 160 mg of saw palmetto extract [WS 1473] and 120 mg of stinging nettle dry extract [WS 1031])
The study concluded good efficacy and tolerance in the administration of PRO 160/120® for approximately one year of therapy. After 24 weeks, maximum urine volume per second by 3.3 ml/s had occurred with the combination compared to only a slight improvement of 0.55 ml/s with placebo. Subjective reports corresponding to the l-PSS found a highly significant (p<0.00l) advantage with the combination vs. placebo.
Schneider et al. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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| GENITOURINARY TRACT EFFECTS
Stinging nettle root has become one the major phytomedicines used in the management of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), especially in Europe.1314 It can be taken alone, but is more commonly administered with other phytomedicines used in the management of BPH such as Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small, Arecaceae/Palmae (Saw Palmetto) and Prunus africana (Hook. F.) Kalkman, Rosaceae (African Pygeum). |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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 The results showed that nettle sting was markedly effective in relieving pain for many patients. The authors noted, "No observed side effects were reported, except a transient urticarial rash," which should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with this plant!
A Prescription for Osteoarthritis
Menyanthes trifoliata 2 parts
Filipendula ulmaria 1 Vi parts
Cimicifuga racemosa 1 part
Zanthoxylum americanum 1 part
Apium graveolens 1 part
Angelica archangelica 1 part
Achillea millefolium 1 part
Dosage: up to 5 ml of tincture three times a day. |
Mark Blumenthal
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| Each tablet contains 12 mg of ephedrine group alkaloids and 40 mg of caffeine alkaloids, combined with the following ingredients: Ma huang, Siberian ginseng (Eleuthero), lecithin, ginger root, damiana, sarsaparilla root, goldenseal, gotu kola, spirulina, algae, bee pollen, nettle leaf, royal jelly, bovine complex, 6 I.U. vitamin E, 75 mg magnesium chelate, 5 mg zinc chelate, and 75 meg chromium picolinate.
Solaray® Ephedra: Nutraceutical Corp. Each capsule contains 375 mg powdered ephedra herb calculated at 4.8 mg ephedrine, 1.2 mg pseudoephedrine, 0.3 mg methyl-ephedrine per capsule. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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 V PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
Iron Protein Plus, methylcobalamin (a sublingual vitamin B12), Life Extension Mix, standardized shark liver oil capsules, folic acid, DHEA, Super GLA/DHA, Super K, copper, zinc, selenium, vitamin A, nettle leaf extract, and melatonin can be obtained by telephoning (800) 544-4440 ot by ordering online at www.lef.org.
Anesthesia and Surgical Precautions
INCREASING THE ODDS OF SUCCESSFUL SURGERY
Surgery and anesthesia, although sometimes necessary to improve your chances of survival and/or quality of life, can be associated with certain complications. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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 In my experience, nettle prefers moist soil and tolerates full sun to partial shade. I suggest steaming or boiling the leaves for a few minutes immediately after harvesting. This takes away the sting, leaving behind tasty, vitamin-rich greens that can be eaten like spinach. I have a big plot of nettle, and I often steam the leaves as a side dish.
More Wisdom from the
Aromatherapy Massage Eases Arthritis Pain
Many people with osteoarthritis say that massage helps relieve their joint stiffness. |
Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
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| It has been suggested that the nettle leaf could have a diuretic effect, resulting in an increased elimination of 'toxins' such as uric acid.1,6 The localized irritation resulting from topical application of the stinging leaves of this plant is also reputed to be beneficial.6
In vitro trials have demonstrated that an hydroalcoholic preparation of the leaves of Urtica dioica possesses anti-inflammatory properties. The mechanism of action proposed is that it influences the synthesis of leukotrienes and cyclo-oxygenase derived prostaglandins. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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| These are the tonics, and are often used in the form of herbal foods. nettle, cleavers, and duckweed are excellent examples of these gentle herbs.
Effectors
These are remedies that have an observable impact upon the body. They provide humanity with herbs to use for the treatment of the whole range of specific human illnesses. Effectors can in turn be divided into two groups, depending upon how they work:
Herbs with whole-plant actions. The effects of these herbs come from the impact of the whole plant on the human body. |
Mike Adams
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 They've convinced everyone that the sun causes skin cancer and therefore we must coat ourselves (and our babies and children) with sunscreen lotion in order to protect ourselves from skin cancer. It's a completely ludicrous idea based on nothing but junk science combined with clever sunscreen marketing.
Now, here's the truth about the situation. Sunscreen itself usually contains toxic fragrance chemicals that actually cause cancer. The very product that the industry says will protect you from cancer is partly responsible for causing it! This isn't the first time we've heard that. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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| This suggests the presence of other substances capable of inducing a secondary release of inflammatory mediators.
The nettle is less likely to cause stinging if squeezed firmly than if touched gendy. Vigorous massage or application of cold compresses will often reduce symptoms of netde-induced urticaria. However, reactions to some net-de plants may be more severe. Urtica gigas has caused death in horses in New Zealand and U. ferox has caused death in humans. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
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| Most men will experience significant alleviation of symptoms of BPH by using saw palmetto extract by itself or in combination with pygeum and/or nettle exttact. The precise doses used in the successful clinical studies have been combined into a single formula called the Natural Prostate Formula. A suggested dose of Natural Prostate Formula is 1 capsule twice daily.
4. If sevete symptoms of BPH persist, considet aro-matase-inhibiting therapy to suppress excess serum estrogen that may be a primary factor in the development and progression of the disease. Atimidex in the low dose of 0. |
| If TNF-a levels are elevated, nettle leaf extract may help suppress them. An expensive drug called Enbrel also lowers TNF- a, but it may not be affordable, requires twice weekly injections, and may have some side effects.
An inexpensive prescription drug that has been shown to lower TNF-a is pentoxifylline. This drug was approved to reduce blood viscosity and treat occlusive arterial disease, but a beneficial side effect is its ability to down-regulate the release of TNF-a, interleukin 1(b), and interleukin 6. |
David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
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| A brush against the nettle plant shears off a cap from the hairs, revealing a sharp, beveled, hollow structure that resembles a hypodermic needle. From this structure, an irritant liquid enters the skin; this liquid contains inflammatory mediators such as histamine, acetylcholine, and 5-hydroxytryptamine. These chemicals cause the immediate reaction, but stinging can continue for more than 12 hours, even after features of urticaria have disappeared. This suggests the presence of other substances capable of inducing a secondary release of inflammatory mediators. |
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| Nettle leaf extract has been found to contain a variety of active compounds, such as COX -and lipooxygenase inhibitors and substances that affect cytokine secretion (Obenreis et al. 1996; Teucher et al. 1996).
A placebo-controlled trial by Feldman et al. (1997) provided the first convincing evidence that blockade of a specific cytokine could be effective treatment in human autoimmune ot inflammatory diseases. Interesting results with TNF-alpha blockade have also been achieved in trials conducted on Crohn's disease, sepsis, and HIV/AIDS. |
James A. Duke, Ph.D.
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| Because the body can pay attention to only so many pain signals at one time, the irritation caused by the nettle stings helps block the pain of arthritic joints. Products like Ben-Gay work in much the same way to relieve muscle soreness.
If urtication doesn't seem very appealing to you, you may want to try eating stewed nettle leaves instead. Some people claim that the leaves enhance the effectiveness of their NSAIDs. When the leaves are stewed or steamed, they lose their sting and emerge as a tasty vegetable similar to spinach. |
Mark Blumenthal
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| Nutrilite® Saw Palmetto with nettle Root (Nutrilite®)
Permixon® (Pierre Fabre Medicament)
Strogen® 160 mg caps (Strathmann AG &Co.)
Strogen® forte (Strathmann AG & Co.) Strogen® S (Strathmann AG & Co.) Strogen® UN (Strathmann AG & Co.)
PRO 160/120® (Dr.Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals)
Prostagutt® forte (Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals)
Prostagutt® (Dr.Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals)
WS 1473 (Dr.Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals)
ProstActive™ (U.S.: Nature's Way Products, Inc.)
Prostagutt® forte (Dr. Willmar Schwabe Pharmaceuticals)
PRO 160/120® (Dr. |
Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
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 Urtica dioica and Prunus africana
Synergy between different herbs in a formulation was also shown pharmacologically by a combination of nettle (Urtica dioica) and pygeum bark (Primus africana, syn. Pygeum africanum), which is taken for benign prostate hyperplasia. In an in vitro assay, a combination of both herbs inhibited 5a-reductase and aromatase more significantly than the sum of either herbs acting alone. |
Bill Gottlieb
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 Look for a product that provides 300 milligrams of nettle extract.
PYGEUM: For Extra Help
This herb, derived from the bark of an African tree, can also reduce the symptoms of BPH, and it may work particularly well in combination with saw palmetto and nettle, says Eva Urbaniak, N.D., a naturo-
Stimulate Your Prostate by Using Your Feet
No, this isn't as kinky as it sounds. |
| Take two 300-milligram capsules of freeze-dried nettle three times a day.
"The freeze-dried form is more concentrated and tends to work much better," says Dr. Stengler. Taking nettle in the midst of hay fever season will still work to quiet symptoms, but it will take 3 to 4 days to kick in,
QUERCETIN: A Nutrient Powerhouse
"The bioflavonoid quercetin can be a potent inhibitor of histamine release," says Skye Weintraub, N.D., a naturopathic physician in Eugene, Oregon.
Taking 250 milligrams twice a day is usually sufficient to control most allergies, she says. |
volker schulz and Rudolf Hansel
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 The authors concluded that nettle leaf preparations potentiated the effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Chrubasik et al., 1997). gjgjjQI Boswellin
An oleo-gum-resin from the Indian frakincense tree (Boswellia serrata, family Bur-serace)is used in the Ayurvedic system of medicine as a folk remedy for osteoarthritis, rheumatism, gout, and psoriasis. The boswellic acids contained in the resin have antiinflammatory properties, which have been demonstrated in a number of animal models (Ammon, 1996; Singh et al., 1996; Shao et al., 1998; Wildfeuer et al., 1998). |
Joseph E. Mario
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 Use moderately 1 tsp.percupofhotwater,or 10-20drops; contains toxic alkaloids, excess may cause faintness, vertigo, muscle convulsion, dry throat, weakened heart, and paralysis.
•BLACKBERRY SEE under Fruit/Berries in Chapter Four POWER FOODS.
•BLACK COHOSH Root (Cimicifuga racemosa, or Macrotys actaeoides) Ranicula family; also called Bugbane, Rattle (Squaw and Black Snake) Root. |
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