Urticae radix

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Root of the stinging nettle.

Quality is defined in the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur.).

HMPC monograph: Traditional-use: Urinary tract complaints in benign prostatic hyperplasia
ESCOP monograph: Micturition complaints in benign prostatic hyperplasia stage I and II (according to Alken) or stage II and III (according to Vahlensieck), painful and frequent urination, nocturnal urge to urinate, urinary retention.
Commission E-Commission: Micturition complaints in prostate adenoma stage I to II according to Alken

Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.

Antiphlogistic, anticongestive, immunomodulatory, increase in urine output, reduction in residual urine, inhibition of aromatase and 5 alpha-reductase.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

occasionally: gastrointestinal discomfort

Note(s)This section has been translated automatically.

Ingredients: The roots contain lectins, phytosterols, lignans and polysaccharides.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Wenigmann M. (2017) Phytotherapy medicinal drugs, phytopharmaceuticals, application. Urban & Fischer, p. 89
  2. https://arzneipflanzenlexikon.info/brennnessel.php
  3. https://www.awl.ch/heilpflanzen/urtica_dioica/brennessel.htm

Last updated on: 03.03.2025