Stinging Nettle: Herbs for Arthritis & BPH Treatment
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 frequent nighttime urination.
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).
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