Nettle serves to help regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels (Urtica dioica)

Nettle serves to help regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels (Urtica dioica)

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1. {Urtiga} Nettle is a medicinal plant of the species Urtica dioica , also known as urtigão, ortiga or urtiga-maior, rich in vitamins A, C and K, polyphenols, flavonoids and minerals such as calcium, iron and magnesium, with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant action.

Being widely used as a home remedy to regulate blood pressure and blood sugar levels, as well as helping in the treatment of arthritis and rheumatism, for example.

The normally used parts of nettle are the leaf, which can be used in the form of tea, or the root, used in the form of capsules, and can be found in herbalists, health food stores, manipulation pharmacies, markets and some street markets.

And should be used with medical advice.

Another species of nettle is Lamium album , known as white nettle, but which has different properties from Urtica dioica , being indicated mainly for gynecological problems such as menstrual cramps, bleeding or inflammation in the uterus.

2. what is it for

Nettle has several antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, diuretic and anti-diabetic medicinal properties, as well as helping to strengthen the immune system, as it contains flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins A, C and K, folic acid, and minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium, for example.

The main indications of nettle are:

(1) Arthritis;

(2) Osteoarthritis;

(3) Rheumatism;

(4) High pressure;

(5) Diabetes;

(6) rhinitis;

(7) Allergic cough;

(8) Acne;

(9) Dermatitis;

(10) Muscle pain;

(11) Inflammation of the gums;

(12) Anemia;

(13) Urinary infection;

(14) Kidney stone.

In addition, some studies show that nettle root can be used to assist in the treatment of an enlarged prostate by reducing the action of enzymes responsible for the production of testosterone, due to the flavonoids in its composition.

3. Possible side effects

The most common nettle side effects typically arise when the plant is consumed in larger than recommended amounts, and include stomach pain, diarrhea, constipation, allergies or itchy skin, or increased uterine contractions in the case of women.

Which can increase colic symptoms or cause miscarriage.

In addition, nettle can greatly reduce blood pressure and make it difficult to control blood pressure in people with hypertension, or greatly reduce blood sugar levels causing hypoglycemia crisis in diabetics.

4. who shouldn't use

Nettle should not be used by pregnant women as it can cause uterine contractions and induce premature labor, cause miscarriage or malformations in the baby. 

In addition, nettle should also not be used while breastfeeding as the toxic effects on the baby are not known.

This plant is also not suitable for people with kidney problems, such as kidney failure, or with heart problems such as heart failure, as it can worsen the symptoms of these conditions.