CLEF DES CHAMPS NETTLES (ORGANIC) 290 MG 85 CAPS

Nettle is very useful for:  allergies, hay fever, enlarged prostate, inflammation, arthritis, it is a nutritional superfood, lowers high blood pressure, helps control blood sugar, stops bleeding, is a natural diuretic, helps with wound and burn healing.

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Six Benefits of Stinging Nettle

1. Contains Many Nutrients:

Stinging nettle offers a variety of vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids, polyphenols and pigments — many of which also act as antioxidants inside your body.

2. May Reduce Inflammation:

Inflammation is your body’s way of healing itself and fighting infections.  However, chronic inflammation can inflict significant harm.  Stinging nettle harbors a variety of compounds that may reduce inflammation. Studies indicate that stinging nettle extract can raise blood antioxidant levels.  Stinging nettle may help suppress inflammation, which in turn could aid inflammatory conditions, including arthritis.

3. May Treat Enlarged Prostate Symptoms:

Up to 50% of men aged 51 and older have an enlarged prostate gland.  An enlarged prostate is commonly called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Scientists aren’t sure what causes BPH, but it can lead to significant discomfort during urination.  Interestingly, a few studies suggest that stinging nettle may help treat BPH.  Animal research reveals that this powerful plant may prevent the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone — a more powerful form of testosterone.  Stopping this conversion can help reduce prostate size.  Studies in people with BPH demonstrate that stinging nettle extracts help treat short- and long-term urination problems — without side effects.  Stinging nettle may help reduce prostate size and treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland in men with BPH.

4. May Treat Hay Fever

Hay fever is an allergy that involves inflammation in the lining of your nose.  Stinging nettle is viewed as a promising natural treatment for hay fever.  Test-tube research shows that stinging nettle extracts can inhibit inflammation that can trigger seasonal allergies.  This includes blocking histamine receptors and stopping immune cells from releasing chemicals that trigger allergy symptoms

5. May Lower Blood Pressure

Approximately one in three American adults has high blood pressure.  High blood pressure is a serious health concern because it puts you at risk of heart disease and strokes, which are among the leading causes of death worldwide.  Stinging nettle was traditionally used to treat high blood pressure.  Animal and test-tube studies illustrate that it may help lower blood pressure in several ways.  For one, it may stimulate nitric oxide production, which acts as a vasodilator. Vasodilators relax the muscles of your blood vessels, helping them widen.  In addition, stinging nettle has compounds that may act as calcium channel blockers, which relax your heart by reducing the force of contractions. Stinging nettle may help lower blood pressure by allowing your blood vessels to relax and reducing the force of your heart’s contractions. 

6. May Aid Blood Sugar Control

Both human and animal studies link stinging nettle to lower blood sugar levels.  In fact, this plant contains compounds that may mimic the effects of insulin.  In a three-month study in 46 people, taking 500 mg of stinging nettle extract three times daily significantly lowered blood sugar levels compared to a placebo.  

Other Potential Benefits

Stinging nettle may offer other potential health benefits, including:

Reduced bleeding: Medicines containing stinging nettle extract have been found to reduce excessive bleeding, especially after surgery.

Liver health: Nettle’s antioxidant properties may protect your liver against damage by toxins, heavy metals and inflammation.

Natural diuretic: This plant may help your body shed excess salt and water, which in turn could lower blood pressure temporarily.

Wound and burn healing: Applying stinging nettle creams may support wound healing, including burn wounds.

In rare cases, people may have a severe allergic reaction, which can be life-threatening.

Pregnant women should avoid consuming stinging nettle because it may trigger uterine contractions, which can raise the risk of a miscarriage.

Speak to your doctor before consuming stinging nettle if you’re taking one of the following:

Blood thinners, Blood pressure medication, Diuretics (water pills), Diabetes medication, Lithium

Stinging nettle could interact with these medications. For instance, the plant’s potential diuretic effect may strengthen the impact of diuretics, which can raise your risk of dehydration.

SUMMARY:

Dried or cooked stinging nettle is safe to eat for most people. However, you shouldn’t eat fresh leaves, as they may cause irritation.

How to Consume It:

That said, studies suggest that the following doses are most effective for certain conditions:

Enlarged prostate gland: 360 mg of root extract per day

Allergies: 600 mg of freeze-dried leaves per day

SUMMARY:

Stinging nettle is very versatile. It can be cooked in stews and soups, brewed as an herbal tea, applied as an ointment and taken as a supplement.  Stinging nettle is a nutritious plant popular in Western herbal medicine.  Studies suggest that it may reduce inflammation, hay fever symptoms, blood pressure and blood sugar levels — among other benefits.  While fresh stinging nettle may cause irritation, cooked, dried or freeze-dried stinging nettle is generally safe to consume.  

Dosage:  2 capsules, 3 times per day

Directions:  Take 30 minutes before a meal or at bedtime, with some warm water.