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Herbs for Arthritis and Prostate: Stinging Nettle
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Herbs for Arthritis &
Prostate: Stinging Nettle
Stinging Nettle (Urtica
dioica urticaceae) has been used in European's herbal tradition as an
arthritis pain medication, asthma, urinary tract conditions,
and skin problems. Nettle root is a natural
prostate help while
Nettle leaf is one of the better
arthritis remedies.
The fine hair of fresh nettle leaves sting when the plant comes in
contact with the skin. The sting lasts up to about an hour. But when
these same nettle leaves come into contact with a painful area of
the body, they can actually decrease the original pain. Scientists
believe that stinging nettle has the ability to do this by reducing
levels of inflammatory chemicals in the body or by interfering with
the way the body transmits pain signals.
In addition, today, stinging nettle root is a natural remedy of choice for
enlarged prostate treatment. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH),
commonly known as enlarged prostate gland, is a common condition
that affects about half of men between the ages of 40 and 60 that
causes symptoms such as
frequent urination at night
or obstructed
urine flow.
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However, Nettle alone
does not effect or decrease the enlargement of the prostate.
Several
studies have suggested a combination of Netter root,
saw palmetto
extract (Serenoa
repens), pygeum (Prunus Africana), and pumpkin seed (Cucurbita pepo)
may be effective as an
BPH treatment, and in reducing post urination
dripping, improving urinary flow, emptying the bladder completely,
and decreasing
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Scientists have theorized
that nettle root reduces symptoms because it may contain chemicals
that affect hormones or because it directly acts on prostate cells.
Nettle leaves and stems have been traditionally considered as one of
the best
herbs for arthritis. It also has been used for sore muscles
as some people applies nettle leaf topically to the painful area to
relieve arthritis pain. Two clinical studies suggest that taking an
oral extract of stinging nettle leaf may enhance the effectiveness
of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) commonly used to
ease joint pain and arthritis inflammation.
Stinging nettle is generally considered safe when used as directed.
Occasional side effects include mild stomach upset, fluid retention,
and hives or rash (mainly from topical use).
Nettle leaf is featured
in Natural Assets'
Formula for Joints while
ProstatESE contains Nettle root.
References:
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Chrubasik S, Enderlein W,
Bauer R, Grabner W. Evidence for antirheumatic effectiveness of
Herba Urticae dioica in acute arthritis: A pilot study.
Phytomedicine. 1997;4:105-108
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Randall C, Meethan K,
Randall H, Dobbs F. Nettle sting of Urtica dioica for joint pain -
an exploratory study of this complementary therapy. Complement Ther
Med. 1999;7(3):126-131.
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Koch E. Extracts from
fruits of saw palmetto (Sabal serrulata) and roots of stinging
nettle (Urtica dioica): viable alternatives in the medical treatment
of benign prostatic hyperplasia and associated lower urinary tracts
symptoms. Planta Med. 2001;67(6):489-500.
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Krzeski T, Kazon M,
Borkowski A, Witeska A, Kuczera J. Combined extracts of Urtica
dioica and Pygeum africanum in the treatment of benign prostatic
hyperplasia: double-blind comparison of two doses. Clin Ther.
1993;15:1011-1020.
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Pittler MH. Complementary
therapies for treating benign prostatic hyperplasia. FACT.
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Pizzorno JE, Murray MT.
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