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The nettle (Urtica dioica) is an evergreen herb that can grow up to 1.5 m tall, covered with stinging hairs. It is traditionally used as a detoxifier, diuretic, and to treat kidney, rheumatic, respiratory, and digestive conditions. Its leaves, stems, and roots contain astringent, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic properties that are utilized in infusions, decoctions, or local applications.
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The nettle (Urtica dioica) is an evergreen herb that can grow up to 1.5 m tall, covered with stinging hairs. It is traditionally used as a detoxifier, diuretic, and to treat kidney, rheumatic, respiratory, and digestive conditions. Its leaves, stems, and roots contain astringent, anti-inflammatory, and hemostatic properties that are utilized in infusions, decoctions, or local applications.
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Nettle
Nettle
Vernacular names: nettle, greater nettle, nettle
little horse.
Description: evergreen herb that can
reach 1 – 1.5 m in height, densely covered
of stinging [Link] root. Quadrangular stem.
and channelled, with scarce ramifications. Leaves
up to 12 cm long, opposite, oval
the heart-shaped, jagged-edged. Flowers
very small, yellowish green, gathered in
dioecious spikes, sometimes monoecious: the male ones
2 - 3 mm long for males and 1.5 - 2 mm for females
long. It blooms from August to November.
The fruit is an oval achenes, brown-yellowish,
1-1.8 mm in length, with a single seed in
its interior.
Pharmacognosy: from nettle, the leaves are used,
stems, and to a lesser extent the rhizome or the other parts
from the plant, as well as the freshly pressed juice.
Pharmacodynamics: in folk medicine, nettle is
considered a magnificent purifier and diuretic,
besides astringent, hemostatic, mineralizing
and stimulant of the circulatory system; orally,
in infusion or freshly squeezed juice, it is used
in urinary tract conditions, internal bleeding
the external, treatment of anemia, disorders
respiratory (cough) and digestive (colitis), rheumatism,
drops. In cooking and in local applications or
baths are used for rheumatic pain, arthritis,
gout, neuralgias, hemorrhoids (nettle ointment)
skin and scalp conditions (dandruff)
and hair loss; in this last case mixed
with leaves of Castilla rosemary and cuyano lemon balm). The Urtica dioica L., Thomé (1885).
nettle salad just blanched is considered [Link]
very effective for combating anemia. For use
in kidney conditions there are even
clinical data. In clinical phytotherapy it is used as
hepatic and volumetric diuretic trainer and
uric acid remover.
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Commercial presentations: there is an excerpt
urticaria alcoholic recommended as
organic detoxifier, rejuvenator of functions
digestive and circulatory; a formula with nettle
and arnica, among other compounds, indicated as
homeopathic anti-inflammatory and analgesic; a tea
composed of marshmallow root, nettle, silverweed,
breast buds and linden flowers, recommended for
treat the cold and flu, and a shampoo indicated in
capillary fragility.
Agronomic aspects: nettle is a plant
very abundant cosmopolitan in our country. It grows
from the province of Antofagasta to Magallanes.
It is a temperate climate plant, although tolerant to
cold, which needs deep and moist soils, well
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it is often found on San Cristóbal hill,
Colina thermal baths, Las Condes, ElArrayán, ravine of
Peñalolén, Peñaflor, Maipo Canyon, streets, plazas and
abandoned sites, etc. It spreads by direct sowing,
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background of the cultivation of this species, since before the
good availability of mother plants is preferred Urtica dioica. Plates (E - I). E. flowering branch,
cuttingtransplantation;thesecanbeobtainedduring [Link] masculina, G. Flor femenina, H. Fruto,
spring until the beginning of summer, starting from a I. Histological section /
stem that is cut into pieces that are buried in the ground, Urtica berteroana Sheet (A - D)1.
where they will take root after 4 weeks. For the
sow directly into the ground, a recommended task
to be carried out in mid-spring, 4 to 6 are needed
kgofseeds/ha,[Link]
seedling-transplant, first you need to sow from 3 to
5 seeds per container and then take to greenhouse;
It is advised to transplant starting from the beginning of autumn.
in mid-spring, when the seedlings are 8
weeks old. The optimal planting density goes
from 50,000 to 80,000 plants per [Link] harvest
It is done before the start of flowering, at the moment when
that the floral buds are forming or when the
lower leaves are turning chlorotic, for the
cual se cortan las partes aéreas a 2- 5 cm sobre el suelo.
The roots will be harvested after having harvested.
the foliage for several years. In new plantations
up to three harvests can be made (beginning, mid
and at the end of summer) and starting from the second year even 5
(starting in late spring). The collected product
it is chopped before drying to separate stems and leaves. The
drying must be quick, in dryers with temperatures
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.Navas (1973 -76).
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Loasa tricolorKer.-Gawl and horse nettle2. [Link]
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Detail of the stem and stinging hairs Detail of horse nettle flower (Loasa tricolor).
of the larger European nettle. [Link]
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Echenique and Legassa (1999).
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Natural habit
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62. NETTLE (Urtica dioica) Thicket of nettles.
1) hojas-ramas, 2) raíz-rizomas.
Properties
Traditional uses:
1) leaves and branches:
1.1) internal use: kidney disorders; rheumatic conditions (arthritis, gout); soothes cough and diarrhea. The fresh juice of the
leaves (5 drops) stop internal bleeding.
The infusion is prepared with 2 tablespoons of leaves and branches for 1 liter of boiling water: drink 1 cup 3 times a day.
1.2) external use: rheumatic and neuralgic pains; hemorrhoids; skin diseases, dandruff, and hair loss.
The same infusion is used in washes, poultices, or baths. Fresh branches are used to sting (local action of rubbing).
to whip with nettle, which should start from the right side of the person), for its favorable rubefacient effect on
rheumatic disorders, arthritic conditions, and the toning of paralyzed muscles, followed by rubbing with ice water and afterwards
wrapping.
2) root and rhizomes:
2.1) Internal use: symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (nocturia, polyuria, and urinary retention); problems
bronchial.
It is used as a decoction with 40 grams (2 rounded tablespoons) of root and rhizomes for one liter of water, it is boiled.
1 to 3 minutes: drink 1 cup 4 times a day.
astringent1, detoxifying2diuretic3, rubefaciente4hemostatic5, anti-inflammatory.
Precautions: protect from moisture and light.
These products have the character of symptomatic aids and do not replace what is prescribed by the doctor in the treatment.
of a disease. When consulting the doctor, inform them that you are using this medicinal herb. Avoid its preparation in
aluminum utensils.
Other background: the use of roots and rhizomes in benign prostatic hyperplasia is supported by clinical studies.
The use of its leaves as a diuretic and anti-inflammatory has some scientific evidence.
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1
It contracts and hardens organic tissues.
2
It cleanses the impurities of the blood and other bodily humors.
3
It promotes and increases urine production.
4
Promotes superficial blood circulation.
5
Stops or reduces the bleeding.
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