Stinging Nettle

Stinging nettle remedy (the root extract portion) is used in herbal supplements for a variety of therapeutic purposes.

The most prominent of these is as an ingredient in prostate health supplements.

Several studies have shown that it may help with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Indeed, in Germany it is an approved medicine just for this purpose.

For example, some symptoms that it may help with include: reducing frequent urination, weak urinary flow, painful urination, urinary retention, and nocturia.

However, stinging nettle remedy will not treat an enlarged prostate gland itself. It will only help with the symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland.

Therefore, there are other nutrients available in prostate supplements that are more effective because they can help with more than just the symptoms of BPH.

Some nutrients that we recommend more than stinging nettle remedy include beta sitosterol and lycopene. For the formula we here at Nutritional Supplement Info take ourselves, click here.

The mechanism of how it works isn't completely understood, but the root extract seems to inhibit prostate cell proliferation.

Side Effects of Stinging Nettle

Although side effects of stinging nettle are rare, some people report gastointestinal distress when taking it. If this occurs, reduce dosage or stop taking it.

Always consult with a physician before beginning supplementation of any kind, particularly if you have a health condition of any kind or are taking medications.

The possibility always exists that the side effects of stinging nettle may react with medications to produce other side effects.