Stinging Nettle

Category: adaptogen

Aliases: Urtica dioica

Pharmacological Mechanism

Leaf + root extracts with distinct uses — leaf for allergic rhinitis (modest mast cell stabilization), root for BPH (5α-reductase inhibition + SHBG modulation). Allergy benefit: small RCT signal at 600 mg/d.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 4h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 600mg (Range: 250 - 1200 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• endocrine
• reproductive
• immune-hematologic