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[[File:Nettle.jpg|thumb|350px250px|left|Stinging Nettle]]Other Names: Bichu, Common Nettle, Feuille d’Ortie, Graine d’Ortie, Grande Ortie, Great Stinging Nettle, Nettle, Nettle Leaf, Nettle Seed, Nettle Worth, Nettles, Ortie, Ortie Brûlante, Ortie des Jardins, Ortie Dioïque, Ortie Méchante, Ortiga, Small Nettle, Stinging Nettles, Urtica, Urtica dioica, Urtica urens, Urticae Herba et Folium, Urticae RadixUrtica dioica, Urtica urens, Große Brennnessel, Kleine Brennessel, Brandnetel 蕁麻<br>Stinging nettle is a plant. People use the root and above ground parts as medicine.<br> See also : *[[Stinging Nettle Root]]*[[Urtica Urens]] (Homeopathy)

*Stinging Consuming dried or cooked stinging nettle is POSSIBLY SAFE when used appropriately and for less than 6 monthsgenerally safe. It might cause stomach complaints and sweatingThere are few, if any, side effects. Touching the However, be careful when handling fresh stinging nettle plant leaves, as their hair-like barbs can cause harm your skin irritation. The safety These barbs can inject an array of using stinging nettle long-term is unknown.chemicals, such as :*Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Stinging nettle is LIKELY UNSAFE to take during pregnancy. It might stimulate uterine contractions and cause a miscarriage. It’s also best to avoid stinging nettle if you are breast-feeding.*Acetylcholine* men drinking too much may grow breasts and women may actually start lactating. *Histamine*Diabetes: There is some evidence stinging nettle above ground parts *Serotonin**Leukotrienes**Formic acid*These compounds can increase blood sugar levelscause rashes, bumps, hives and itchiness. It might worsen blood sugar control in In rare cases, people with diabetesmay have a severe allergic reaction, which can be life-threatening. Monitor your blood sugar carefully if However, these chemicals diminish as the leaves are processed, meaning that you have diabetes and use shouldn’t experience mouth or stomach irritation when eating dried or cooked stinging nettle.*High blood pressure: There is some evidence that stinging nettle above ground parts might lower blood pressure. If you are taking blood pressure medications along with Pregnant women should avoid consuming stinging nettlebecause it may trigger uterine contractions, your blood pressure might drop too low. If you have high blood pressure, discuss stinging nettle with your healthcare provider before starting itwhich can raise the risk of a miscarriage (40).*Kidney problems: The above ground parts of stinging nettle seem Speak to increase urine flow. If you have kidney problems, discuss your doctor before consuming stinging nettle with your healthcare provider before starting it.if you’re taking one of the following:*Can interfere with blood *Blood thinners such as Warfarin, Clopidogrel, and Aspirin. **Blood pressure medication**Diuretics (water pills)**Diabetes medication**Lithium**Stinging nettle lowers blood pressurecould interact with these medications. For instance, which could increase the strength of plant’s potential diuretic effect may strengthen the effects impact of the following medications; ACE inhibitorsdiuretics, Beta blockers, and Calcium channel blockers and more. Consult general health practitioner for a complete listing. * used as a diuretic which can increases the raise your risk of dehydration when taken with Furosemiode and Hydrochlorothiazide.* Lithium interacts with STINGING NETTLE* Medications Summary Dried or cooked stinging nettle is safe to eat for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs) interacts with STINGING NETTLEmost people. However, you shouldn’t eat fresh leaves, as they may cause irritation.* Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs) interacts with STINGING NETTLE* Sedative medications (CNS depressants) interacts with STINGING NETTLE* Warfarin (Coumadin) interacts with STINGING NETTLE