Fixed an error in the dosage section
In the dosage section, we said "methanol" instead of "ethanol" when describing the preparation of stinging nettle used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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Stinging Nettle is quite a nasty plant to touch, but oral ingestion of pills without spikes results in a moderately potent anti-inflammatory that can reduce the sniffles. Does not boost testosterone despite being claims to, although it can help Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and urine abnormalities.
Stinging Nettle is most often used for
Last Updated:February 10, 2024
For allergic rhinitis, the recommended dosage is 600 mg of dried nettle leaf per day taken in three separate doses.[1]
In benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a daily dose of 360 mg of aqueous root extract taken as 3 divided doses is suggested for up to 6 months.[2] Alternatively, methanol root extract of up to 1,200 mg daily, also as three divided doses, can be used for up to 9 weeks.[3] While these doses are used in trials, there is no clear evidence-based dose as yet, and there are wide variations in the doses used for the other potential benefits.
Fixed an error in the dosage section
In the dosage section, we said "methanol" instead of "ethanol" when describing the preparation of stinging nettle used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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New meta-analyses were added to the database. FAQs were added and updated with detailed information from recent studies. New information was added for stinging nettle use in diabetes and neurodegenerative disorders.