The potentially harmful effects of using stinging nettle as an herbal remedy are rather numerous. This natural herb can interfere with blood thinners such as Warfarin, Clopidogrel, and Aspirin. Stinging nettle lowers blood pressure, which could increase the strength of the effects of the following medications; ACE inhibitors, Beta blockers, and Calcium channel blockers and more. Consult general health practitioner for a complete listing. Stinging nettle is a natural herb used as a diuretic and increases the risk of dehydration when taken with Furosemiode and Hydrochlorothiazide. This herb raises the risk of hypoglycemia as well. Stinging nettle should not be used by pregnant or nursing women. Those with diabetes should avoid the use of stinging nettle. As with any supplement, consult a qualified physician before using stinging nettle.
==The benefits of Stinging Nettle are==
* Used for hundreds Nettle leaves are used to treat painful symptoms of years as an herbal remedyarthritis, gout, rheumatism, stinging nettle is best known for its ability to ease pain in the muscles and joints caused by arthritis soft tissue conditions such as fibromyalgia and gouttendonitis.
*Stinging nettle is used as a diuretic and laxative. Various extracts of stinging nettle have shown to be effective in treating diarrhea and urinary disorders, as well as prostate diseases. Studies show benefits in benign prostatic hyperplasia when treated with stinging nettle.
*Used directly on the hair, stinging nettle is thought to add shine, and prevent oily hair and dandruff. It is also believed to be effective in treating or preventing baldness, as well as getting rid of head lice.
*Stinging nettle has shown promise in reducing sneezing leaves have been used both as an herbal treatment and itching a homeopathic remedy for the relief of nettle allergies such as results from asthma, hay fever, hives and other allergic dermatitis. This use as an herbal remedy for hayfever is successful due to the nettles ability to reduce the body’s production of histamines in relation to the allergen.
*Used as a medicinal herb to treat respiratory issues such as asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis and allergies. Stinging nettle is thought to be an effective histamine blocker as well as an inflammation reducer, and it has been used to treat allergic rhinitis without the side effects of popular allergy medications.
*Taken internally, stinging nettle may be effective against ulcers, intestinal inflammation, and hemorrhoids.
* Nettle leaf is effective at reducing symptoms of the digestive tract ranging from acid reflux, excess gas, nausea, colitis and Celiac disease. Additionally, it's medicinal action on mucous membranes makes it an effective herbal treatment for sore throats, swollen hemorrhoids, nose bleeds and mouth sores.
*Stinging nettle contains 3,4-divanillyltetrahydrofuran, which is used by bodybuilders to increase free testosterone.
*Stinging nettle shows promise as a possible treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and ADHD.
*Because of its high vitamin K content, fresh stinging nettle can be used as a poultice to stop bleeding wounds and has also been used to stop excessive menstrual bleeding, nosebleeds, and other abnormal bleeding.
*While fresh stinging nettle helps stop bleeding, dried stinging nettle has little vitamin K and is used as a blood thinner, making it useful herb against high blood pressure.
* Pregnant women benefit from stinging nettle as it protects against bleeding and strengthens the fetus. Known as a galactagogue, it promotes milk production in nursing mothers. Stinging nettles reduces PMS symptoms, processes estrogen to relieve menopausal symptoms and curbs excess menstrual flow. It's often used in herbal tonics to remove fibroids and regulate the menstrual flow.
* Nettle is high in iron making it excellent for combating anemia and fatigue.
* It supports the liver and the female hormonal system.
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