Stinging Nettle Root Extract

Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle, a plant native to Europe, Asia, Africa and North America, has a long history of use as both food and medicine.  The leaves of stinging nettle are covered in small hairs that 'sting' when touched. Despite their sting, the leaves are rich in vitamins and minerals, and can be eaten as a nutritious vegetable. The leaves, stems and roots of the stinging nettle plant are all used for their medicinal properties.

What Does Stinging Nettle Do?

Stinging nettle has been used to soothe minor muscle and joint discomfort. With its diuretic and astringent properties, stinging nettle is sometimes utilized to help maintain urinary tract health, or to help promote regularity. Stinging nettle can also be helpful seasonally to promote a healthy respiratory system, and also promotes wound healing, as it soothes tissues both internally and externally.

Stinging nettle is also used to help support a healthy prostate, and to help maintain healthy testosterone levels.

Stinging Nettle Studies

Modern studies show stinging nettle root may support prostate health, especially in combination with saw palmetto. Other studies support the notion that stinging nettle may influence levels of sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone.

According to Bastyr University, stinging nettle root may also help support healthy testosterone levels by binding to SHBG (sex hormone-binding globulin) in place of testosterone, leaving the testosterone free to circulate in the bloodstream.