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What Is Nettle Used for Today?
Currently, nettle rootis more commonly used medicinally than the above-ground portion of the herb. In Europe, nettle root is widely used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) , or prostate enlargement. Like saw palmetto, pygeum, and beta-sitosterol, nettle appears to reduce obstruction to urinary flow and decrease the need for nighttime urination. However, the evidence is not as strong for nettle as it is for these other treatments.
Note: Before self-treating prostate symptoms with nettle root, be sure to get a proper medical evaluation to rule out prostate cancer.
Nettle leaf has become a popular treatment for allergies (hay fever) based on one preliminary double-blind study.
Nettle leaf is highly nutritious and, in cooked form, may be used as a general dietary supplement.
