HERB PROFILE · EDUCATIONAL REFERENCE

Nettle Root

Botanical nameUrtica dioica

Plant part usedRoot

Important safety information: Male urinary symptoms need assessment; may interact with diuretics, blood-pressure or diabetes medicines.

Herbal actions

Urinary/prostate support
anti-inflammatory

Traditional and practitioner uses

These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.

Lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostate enlargement
Urinary flow support
Traditional prostate support

Main constituents

Sterols, lignans, polysaccharides, lectins

Preparation overview

Tea: Decoction. Simmer root gently; strain.

Liquid extract reference: 1:5

Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.

Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.