Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The currently accepted scientific name for stinging nettle is urtica dioica l. Urticaceae, leaves is commonly used in traditional systems of medicine for the treatment of a wide range of disorders. Stinging nettles have been used for food, medicine and even to make fabric from. In the current study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of hydroalcoholic extract of aerial parts of u. The hydroethanolic extract etohh 2 oe, showing the most potent antibacterial and antioxidant activities in vitro. Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, stinging nettle although not all plants of this species sting or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or stinger, is a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family urticaceae. On nov, 2012, shirrush from ramat gan, israel wrote. Ut has been reported to improve glucose homeostasis in vivo, but definitive studies on efficacy and mechanism of action are lacking. There are 46 species of flowering plant of the genus urtica table 1.
It is widely distributed throughout the temperate and tropical areas around the world. Statistische analyse einer multizenterlangzeitstudie mit eru. Numerous studies have attempted to investigate the most efficient anticancer. They are famous for being able to relieve almost all symptoms caused by allergies. In this context, researchers have studied the urtica dioica 3,4, an evergreen edible plant commonly used since ancient times in traditional medicine to treat several diseases u. Urticaceae nettle family medicinal use of stinging nettle. Dr amanda oakley, dermatologist, hamilton, new zealand, january 2015. Phytochemical, antidiabetic and cardiovascular properties of. Natural fibre, stinging nettle urtica dioica, single fibre tensile properties, biocomposites. In this study, we focused on nettle yield edible portion and processing effects on nutritive and dietary properties.
The extract of urtica dioica is a herbal preventive and therapeutic. Put the leaves in boiling water for 1015 minutes, or until the water turns light green. A wide range of chronic and degenerative diseases can be prevented using food product nutraceuticals or functional foods and food bioactive molecules 1,2. The pathway of assimilate flow from source to sink in urtica. E at an altitude of 2400 m above sea level with an annual rainfall of 1075. Urticaceae, commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle or soii in kashmiri language, is widely distributed between the geographical coordinates 34 02. Antimutagenic properties of nettle leaf aqueous extract. Urtica dioicafor treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. A wide range of chemical compounds including flavo noids, agglutins, lignans, carotenoids, phenolic compounds and terpenoids have been isolated from this species. Phytochemical screening of a medicinal plant urtica dioica l. A methanol root extract from urtica dioica was prepared, and a gel was then prepared using carbopol 934. To investigate the relationship between in vitro antifungal and insecticidal activities of chitinbinding proteins and their unknown endogenous functions, the stinging nettle lectin urtica dioica agglutinin, uda cdna was cloned using a synthetic gene as the probe.
A tea made from the leaves has traditionally been used as a cleansing tonic and blood purifier so the plant is often used in the treatment of hay. Pdf effects of urtica dioica extract on experimental. Phenolic compounds analysis of root, stalk, and leaves of. Urticaceae of north america update, database version 2011 acquired. Chromatographic separation was achieved on silica gel. The role of urtica dioica urticaceae the tohoku journal of. Mineral properties and dietary value of raw and processed. The effects of urtica dioica hydroalcoholic extract on the propylthiouracil induced hypothyroidism in rat fatemeh abdolhosseinipoor 1, masoud sadeghidinani 2, ali hosseinisharifabad 1 1 department of pharmacology and toxicology, school of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, isfahan university of medical sciences, isfahan, iran. Serrated leaves are attached in pairs opposite each other to the stem.
This plant can be weedy or invasive according to the authoritative sources noted below. Urtica dioica stinging nettle, is a perennial plant belonging to the family of urticaceae, genus urtica. The same authors continue, saying that morphologically, the. The name urticaria is derived from the common european stinging nettle urtica dioica.
The whole plant is used in folk medicine to treat allergies. There is evidence that a botanical extract of urtica dioica l. The most prominent members of the genus are the stinging nettle urtica dioica l. Recent floras recognize urtica dioica as a subcosmopolitan species ranging. Nettle urtica dioica has medical properties and its extract have been used for hundreds of years in world traditional medicine for treating diseases such as eczema, digestion, joints pain and anemia chrubasik et al. Urtica dioica is commonly known as nettle, which comes from word meaning textile plant because of its use in the production of silky fabrics 2, 3. Two homologous sets of eight vascular strands were recognized, arranged in mirror symmetry in the stem internodes. Mar 21, 2019 effects of urtica dioica extract on nsclc h1299, a549, h460 and h322 cell lines, normal bronchial epithelial beas2b cells and human fibroblasts wi38. Numerous studies have attempted to investigate the most efficient anticancer therapy with few side. Dioica urticaceae in the prevention of oxidative stress caused by tourniquet applica. Evaluation of a root extract gel from urtica dioica. Peerj download original submission pdf submitted feb 19, 2018. Stinging nettle herb uses, benefits and side efects.
Ergun in editing the english language and the dis cussion. Sometimes, however, the consequences of using these. Locally it is known as bichu bute in urdu, kali and kandale in hindko and zhoomi joomi in shina. The annual nettle species dwarf nettle urtica urens l. Zuckschwerdt verlag, munchenbernwiensan francisco1988, 121. Therapeutic perspectives of molecules from urtica dioica.
Hirschels archiv and first included in homoeopathic literature by dr. The stinging nettle urtica dioica university of washington. The recommended dose of stinging nettles for most symptoms is 250mg taken three times. The present work emphasizes on a validated hptlc method for estimation of ursolic acid from u. Types of nettles urtica dioica were collected from different regions to analyze phenolic compounds in this research.
The hydroethanolic extract etohh 2 oe, showing the most potent antibacterial and antioxidant activities in. The taxon is morphologically quite plastic and encompasses a large number of named forms on all continents henning et al. Pdf phytochemical screening of a medicinal plant urtica. The influences of diet and air quality on crs are also discussed. Urtica dioica 2 range common throughout north america, in much of the unites states, throughout canda and south along the west coast to mexico. Reza kazemi darsanaki 1, mahdiyeh laleh rokhi 2, mahya mohammadi 3, golnaz raeisi 3, maryam nourbakhsh 3 and morteza azizollahi aliabadi 3. Effects of urtica dioica extract on experimental acute pancreatitis model in rats article pdf available in international journal of clinical and experimental medicine 75. Actively growing shoots were harvested from field plots and. Ive just sown a few of the tiny seeds i bought in france, and there is a satisfactory emergence rate from day 8 at 2025 degrees celsius. It is in leaf from march to november, in flower from may to october, and the seeds ripen from june to october.
Several ethnobotanical studies have indicated that the use of nettle slurry as fertilizer in organic farming for horticultural crops is spreading. Updated for itis by the flora of north america expertise network, in connection with an update for usda plants 20072010 reference for. Frontiers combined sabal and urtica extracts ws 1541. The gene for stinging nettle lectin urtica dioica agglutinin. Big string nettle, common nettle, nettle, devils leaf, european nettle, grosse brennesse german, grande ortie french, ortiga spanish, brenninetla icelandic. Small farmers can produce their own slurry, but most professional organic farmers usually buy the commercial product field surveys. The prepared gel was subjected to various physical tests color, appearance, ph, texture, viscosity and in vivo evaluation, including primary skin irritation, analgesic, and antiinflammatory tests, in arthritic mice and compared. Although urtica dioica is distributed widely in many parts of the world, it is considered invasive. The efficacy of stinging nettle urtica dioica in patients. Research article mineral properties and dietary value of raw. The present paper investigated the efficiency of urtica dioica u.
Dandelion taraxacum spp used as diuretic and bitter digestive stimulant, preclinical. Effects of urtica dioica extract on nsclc h1299, a549, h460 and h322 cell lines, normal bronchial epithelial beas2b cells and human fibroblasts wi38. New concentration of curcumin orabase in recurrent aphthous stomatitis. Urticadioica 6 points 7 points 8 points 2 months ago you do get over it, and you can move on though im not saying it is easy and makes trusting again a little fickle. In many cultures, nettle is also eaten as a leafy vegetable. If you dont want to get your kettle mucky, just pour boiling water over the leaves and let steep.
The medicinal uses of urtia dioica stinging nettle range. This study reports the health benefits and biological activities of the urtica dioica u. You have free access to this content journal of ecology volume 97, issue 6, version of record online. One loose cup 240 ml leaves is enough for two glasses of tea, although you can make it stronger or weaker. Dwarf nettle is not grown commercially in the united states, although it is possible that it gets mixed in with the leaves of stinging nettle u. Jul 29, 2019 in this context, researchers have studied the urtica dioica 3,4, an evergreen edible plant commonly used since ancient times in traditional medicine to treat several diseases. Rutto, 1 yixiangxu, 2 elizabethramirez, 3 andmichaelbrandt 1 alternative crops program, agriculture research station, virginia state university, petersburg, va, usa. Urtica dioica can be purchased in the form of supplements choose supplements that are standardized to contain at least 1% plant silica and can also be used medicinally by creating a nettle tea with leaves or eating the leaves, stem andor seeds of the plant. Stinging nettle, tall nettle, california nettle, slender nettle, latin name. Stinging nettle urtica dioica plants forum at permies.
Introduction nettle is a common herbaceous plant which regroups 30 to 45 species. Originally native to europe, much of temperate asia and western north africa, it is now found worldwide, including new zealand and north america. Urtica dioica urticaceae is a medicinal plant which has been traditionally used for treatment of a wide range of decreased functions of different organs. Actively growing shoots were harvested from field plots and leaves. Pdf the taxonomy of subcosmopolitan urtica dioica l. Research article mineral properties and dietary value of raw and processed stinging nettle urtica dioica l. List of references for assessment of urticae radix, urtica. Fabric woven of nettle fiber was found in burial sites dating to the bronze age, and in clothing fabric, sailcloth, fishing nets, and paper by undeveloped communities. Review history for effects of nettle slurry urtica dioica l.
The herbs tonic properties are considered to be antiaging and can. Antimutagenic properties of nettle leaf aqueous extract urtica dioica l. Effects of a triplex mixture of peganum harmala, rhus. Antibacterial and antioxidant activities of ethyl acetate. Plants belonging to the genus urtica are herbaceous perennials and can grow up to 2 m tall. Stinging nettle is a large, rhizomatous perennial wild edible plant that can grow quite tall. It is part of the urticaceae family such as ramie asian nettle, boehmeria nivea and belongs to the genus urtica. Urtica dioica extract affects the immune system cytokine productions in balbc mice. Keller k, reichling j, rmipler h, schneider g, editors. The hydroethanolic extract etohh 2 oe, showing the most potent antibacterial and antioxidant activities in vitro, thanks to its.
Exploring the urtica dioica leaves hemostatic and wound. It is native to europe, asia, northern africa, and western north america. Mechanisms underlying the antihypertensive properties of. Urtica dioica, eften cried jennynettle, jennienettle, jabbynettle, or semply nettle, is a yerbaceous perennial flouerin plant in the faimily urticaceae. Dec 08, 2016 urtica dioica was cultivated in soils contaminated with hms or polychlorinated biphenyls pcbs. Mar 29, 2019 ws 1541 is a phytopharmaceutical drug combination containing a lipophilic extract from fruits of sabal serrulata ws 1473 and an aqueous ethanolic extract from roots of urtica dioica ws 1031. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Several ethnobotanical studies have indicated that the use of nettle urtica dioica l.
Urtica dioica stinging nettle, is a perennial plant belonging to the family of urticaceae. Objective excess dietary lipids result in the accumulation of lipid metabolites including ceramides that can attenuate insulin signaling. Pdf native phytoremediation potential of urtica dioica for. A large range of chronic and degenerative diseases can be prevented through the use of food products and food bioactives. Indicationspecific dosing for stinging nettle, urtica. After four months, up to 33% of the less chlorinated biphenyls and 8% of hms zn, pb, cd had been. Organic agriculture is becoming increasingly important, and many natural products are now available for organic farmers to manage and improve their crops. Urticaria is characterised by weals hives or angioedema swellings, in 10% or both in 40%. The genus urtica belongs to the family urticaceae in the major group angiosperms flowering plants. Its pathogenesis and usage has a broad similarity with urtica urens. The efficacy of stinging nettle urtica dioica in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The stems and leaves of many speciesespecially the nettles urtica, the wood nettles laportea, and the australian stinging trees dendrocnide have. Jul 09, 2018 the most prominent members of the genus are the stinging nettle urtica dioica l. According to this kind of properties, nettle samples were collected from coastal part of mediterranean, aegean, black sea, and marmara turkey. Despite the use of nettle in folk veterinary medicine is well documented, u. Nearly 2 years free, and the fog has truly cleared. Antileishmanial activity of urtica dioica extract against. Urticaceae, the nettle family order rosales comprising about 54 genera and 2,625 species of herbs, shrubs, small trees, and a few vines, distributed primarily in tropical regions. Hypothyroidism is an important endocrine disorder determined by some depressed symptoms. The effects of urtica dioica hydroalcoholic extract on the. Also, cells stimulated with concanavalin a were utilized as a positive control. It is approved in several countries worldwide for the treatment of lower urinary tract syndrome luts linked to benign prostate hyperplasia bph. The contribution of individual vascular bundles of the stem to the flow of assimilates from a selected source leaf to the sink regions was investigated in urtica dioica l.
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