Nettle (Urtica gracilis/dioica)

Part Used Herb
Main function Herb for Blood Deficiency (Blood Tonic)
Thermal qual. Cool
Taste Sour, salty
Meridians Entered Lv, Sp, UB
Functions
  • Tonifies Blood
  • Clears Phlegm/Wetness
  • Clears Wet Heat
  • Astringent
  • Cautions
  • Use only in small quantities in pregnancy
  • Toxicity
  • Relatively safe for long term use
  • Phyto-chemicals
  • Formic acid, chlorophyll, xanthophyll, flavonoids, glucoquinone, minerals
  • Western Properties
  • Diuretic, tonic, astringent, hemostatic, anti-allergenic, increases lactation, slightly hypotensive, slightly hypoglycemic
  • Notes
  • Used for anemia, hemorrhagia, hemorrhoids, arthritis, rheumatism, gout, eczema, hay fever, mild asthma, nosebleeds, hives, prostate hypertrophy, late onset diabetes

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