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Herb · Urticaceae family

Stinging nettle

Urtica dioica

Full sun to shade 0.5–1.5 m × 0.3–0.9 m Flowers June–September Harvest May–June to −34 °C
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Herbal tea (infusion)
Herbal tea · dose1.5 gof dried aerial parts
steep5–15 min
how often3–4× a day
Full method

Preparation and use · stinging nettle

How to prepare it.

According to the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA).

Part usedAerial parts
as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaintsminor joint painseborrhoeic (oily) skin conditions

part: aerial parts

For: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
1.5 g of dried aerial parts in 150 ml of boiling water
How often
3–4× a day
Daily total
4.5–6 g a day
Fluids
Drink plenty of fluids while using it
How long
If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 1.5 g of dried aerial parts in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 150 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

    10:00
  4. 4

    Drink 3–4× a day.

  5. 5

    Drink plenty of fluids while using it.

For: minor joint pain For whom: From 18 years · adults, elderly

What you use
Herb
How it is used
By mouth
Single dose
3–6 g of dried aerial parts in 200 ml of boiling water
How often
3× a day
Daily total
9–18 g a day
How long
If symptoms last longer than 4 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

Method

  1. 1

    Put 3–6 g of dried aerial parts in a cup.

  2. 2

    Pour over 200 ml of boiling water.

  3. 3

    Steep for 5–15 min.

  4. 4

    Drink 3× a day.

Dosage

FormSingle doseHow oftenFor whomHow longInstructions
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: aerial partsfor: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints1.5 g of dried aerial parts in 150 ml of boiling water 3–4× a day · 4.5–6 g a day in total From 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 2 weeks → see a doctor Fluids: drink plenty of fluids while using it
Herbal tea (infusion)at homepart: aerial partsfor: minor joint pain3–6 g of dried aerial parts in 200 ml of boiling water 3× a day · 9–18 g a day in total From 18 years · adults, elderlylonger than 4 weeks → see a doctor
Adults only

How long

If symptoms last longer than 2 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: as an adjunct to flush the urinary tract in minor urinary complaints

If symptoms last longer than 4 weeks or get worse, see a doctor. — for: minor joint pain

Who should not use it

  • Adults only
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • When a doctor advises reduced fluid intake (e.g. severe heart or kidney disease)

Cautions

  • If fever, painful urination, spasms or blood in the urine occur, see a doctor.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • Joint pain with swelling, redness or fever should be examined by a doctor.
Usage data: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Urticae herba·Steeping time: EMA glossary on herbal teas

Home-made tincture · per the EMA

Tincture at home.

The EMA also lists a tincture. This is how to make it from dried herb from your bed.

Part usedAerial parts
Herb : alcohol ratio1 : 5e.g. 20 g per 100 ml
Alcohol45 %ethanol
Steep3 daysin the dark, at room temperature
Single dose2–6 mlup to 3× a day · adults only
1

Weigh

20 g

of dried aerial parts, chopped

2

Cover with alcohol

100 ml

ethanol 45 %, in a glass jar

3

Leave to steep

3 days

close the jar, keep it in the dark and shake it now and then

4

Strain

into a dark bottle

press out the herb, label the bottle with name and date

5

Use

2–6 ml

up to 3× a day · adults only

Before taking the tincture

The tincture contains alcohol. Read this before use:

  • Adults only
  • If hypersensitive (allergic) to this plant
  • During pregnancy and breastfeeding (not recommended)
  • The tincture contains alcohol (ethanol).
  • Joint pain with swelling, redness or fever should be examined by a doctor.
  • If symptoms get worse, see a doctor.
  • If you take any medicines, ask a doctor or pharmacist.
  • Do not drive after taking it.

Good to know

How long

If symptoms last longer than 4 weeks or get worse, see a doctor.

What 1 : 5 means

1 g of dried aerial parts per 5 ml of alcohol — so 20 g per 100 ml.

Which alcohol

Ethanol 45 %. Ordinary shop-bought spirit (40 %) is weaker than the EMA states.

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA) monograph — Urticae herba · Steeping days and straining. Conversions (grams per 100 ml) are calculated by GridGarden from the ratio in the monograph. Cautions not in the monograph were added by GridGarden.

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This is not medical advice. More
This is not medical advice. We only state traditional use as described in the monograph of the European Medicines Agency (EMA, HMPC committee). If you have health problems, are pregnant or breastfeeding, for children and when taking medicines, consult a doctor or pharmacist.

Harvest

When to harvest.

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