Urtica dioica s pharmacological properties through the. The use of urtica dioica to treat conditions or diseases is an ancient practice but should be done with caution. Urtica dioica lamium album tricoma glandular duration. Parecida a urtica urens, con inflorescencia en glomerulos no. The medicinal uses of urtia dioica stinging nettle range. Urtica dioica stinging nettle stinging hairs of nettle urtica dioica, commonly known as stinging nettle, is well known for the burning, itchy rash it causes when you come into contact with its stinging hairs. Urtica dioica, often known as common nettle, stinging nettle or nettle leaf, or just a nettle or. Ortiga propiedades y usos medicinales urtica dioica. Urtica urens urtica circularis analgesic activity in vivo. Es muy nutritiva, rica en vitaminas a y c y minerales. 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 fever, arthritis, anaemia etc. Urtica dioica is a dioecious, herbaceous, perennial plant, 1 to 2 m 3 to 7 ft tall. Phytochemistry and pharmacologic properties of urtica dioica l.
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In folklore, nettle was used as a footbath for rheumatism, a spring tonic, a diuretic, and a remedy for asthma. Ingesting stinging nettles for medicinal uses could cause side effects in some individuals and should be done with caution and under the supervision of a. List of references for assessment of urticae radix. The plant has a long history of use as a source for traditional medicine, food, tea. It also is used to prevent hair loss, stimulate hair growth, promote weight loss, and strengthen the liver historical uses. But lesser known is its value as an edible and medicinal plant. 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. Nettles are a very nutritious food easier digested and high in minerals especially iron, vitamin c and provitamin a allardic, 1994. Screening of pharmacological uses of urtica dioica and. Nettles have a long history of use in the home as a herbal remedy and nutritious addition to the diet. Antioxidant, antimicrobial, antiulcer and analgesic.