Nettle

• Stinging Nettle
  Common Name(s)
  stinging nettle, common nettle, and nettle
  Scientific Name(s)
  Urtica dioica L.(Urticaceae)
  How is Stinging Nettle usually used?
  Stinging nettle is taken orallyorallyto be taken by mouth (swallowed) or topicallytopicallyto be applied on the skin as aerialaerialplant parts appearing above ground parts (i.e., flowering tops and dried leaves) or roots.
• Aerial parts:
• dried herb: 2 g to 5 g, 3 times per day
  liquid extractextractto get, separate, or isolate a desired active ingredient; 2 g to 4 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:1, 25% ethanol)
  tincturetincturea desired active ingredient that is extracted from alcoholic solution: 0.4 g to 1.2 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:5, 25% ethanol)
  fresh juice (only if flash heated or mixed with alcohol): 5 mL to 10 mL, 3 times per day
  Roots:
• dried root: 4 g to 6 g per day
  fluid extract: 1.5 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:1 g per mL)
  tincture: 1 g to 1.5 g dried equivalent, 3 times per day (1:5 g per mL)
  native dry extract: 220 mg to 330 mg, 3 times per day
  For prolonged use, consult a health care provider.
• What is Stinging Nettle used for?
  Oral stinging nettle is traditionally used: