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Illustration: L'ortie (Urtica dioica) dans les compléments alimentaires

Ingredient information: Nettle (Urtica dioica) in food supplements

Written by the Phytocea team Reviewed by Phytocea Scientific Advisory Board Editorial credit: Dr. Arnaud BERNARD
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The nettle, a stinging plant that doesn't necessarily have a good reputation because of its stinging properties, nevertheless offers several health benefits. What are the benefits of nettle?

What is nettle?

Stinging nettle, or Urtica dioica , is a common plant in the Urticaceae family. Nettle is an edible plant, frequently used in gardens (as compost or insecticide), but it also has culinary uses, particularly in dietary supplements. Extracts of the leaves or roots are used, as well as nettle-based herbal teas and tinctures.

Warning: fresh nettle, although edible, is a stinging plant.

What are the components of nettle?

The nettle leaf contains several compounds:

  • Vitamins (A, C, E, K)

  • Flavonoids

  • Terpenoids

  • Carotenoids

  • Tannins

  • Trace elements: magnesium, selenium, iron,...

  • Silica

  • Caffeic and chlorogenic acids

The nettle root contains:

  • Sterols

  • Lectins

  • Polysaccharides

  • Lignans

The benefits, properties and uses of nettle

Nettle is an edible plant and is used in food, which is one of its uses.

Nettle has been used traditionally for many years as a plant with anti-inflammatory and diuretic properties.

It is also used for its remineralizing properties thanks to the trace elements it contains.

Nettle possesses antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties make it useful, in particular, for relieving painful joints prone to osteoarthritis and arthritis.

It is also believed to have blood sugar regulating properties.

Nettle is used for hair care.

Thanks to the silica it contains, nettle is a plant of interest for helping to maintain hair quality and slow down hair loss.

What are the benefits of nettle for nails?

Nettle is rich in silica, which helps to improve the condition of nails.

Nettle for skincare.

Nettle is known to contribute to clear skin and help with problem skin. It is notably used to help treat acne and excess sebum.

What are the health claims of nettle?

Health claims related to the use of nettle are currently being evaluated by EFSA. These include claims concerning urinary tract health and skin care.

The European Medicines Agency considers the use of nettle leaf to be traditionally established in the treatment of incontinence related to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

  • Diuretic treatments for urinary tract infections

  • treatment of joint pain

  • treatment of excess sebum

The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes:

  • clinically established use of nettle root

  • the traditional use of nettle root as a diuretic and in the relief of joint pain

ESCOP recognizes the use of nettle leaves in the treatment of joint pain, for its diuretic effects and in the treatment of incontinence related to benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Precautions for using nettle

Due to the presence of active substances, some precautions must be taken when using nettle. First, care should be taken when handling fresh nettle because of its stinging properties.

Use is not recommended in people who suffer from hemochromatosis or who are on anticoagulant treatment.

The use of nettle leaf in the treatment of incontinence related to benign prostatic hyperplasia should be done on the advice of a doctor.

The use of nettle as a diuretic should be accompanied by sufficient water consumption (minimum 2L/day).

What are the contraindications of nettle?

Like most food supplements, supplements containing nettle are not recommended without medical advice for pregnant or breastfeeding women and children.

Because of its diuretic properties, it is not recommended without medical advice for people with kidney failure and those with heart problems.

What are the side effects of nettle?

Nettle has few adverse effects when used:

  • Mild and transient digestive problems (nausea, diarrhea, bloating)

Nettle in Phytocea food supplements

At Phytocea we have chosen to incorporate nettle leaf powder into ReGlow, our special food supplement for nails, skin and hair.

ReGlow is a plant-based and vitamin-based food supplement designed to promote clear skin and maintain the quality of nails and hair, containing a mixture of plants, nutrients, and substances with nutritional or physiological purposes.

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FAQ

L'ortie peut être intégrée dans votre alimentation sous forme de tisanes, de soupes ou en tant qu'ingrédient dans des plats cuisinés. Vous pouvez également utiliser des extraits ou des capsules de complément alimentaire pour bénéficier de ses propriétés.

Bien que l'ortie soit généralement considérée comme sûre, il est recommandé aux personnes ayant des allergies alimentaires de consulter un professionnel de santé avant de l'intégrer à leur régime, car des réactions individuelles peuvent survenir.

Oui, l'ortie peut interagir avec certains médicaments, notamment les anticoagulants et les diurétiques. Il est donc essentiel de consulter un médecin ou un pharmacien avant de commencer à utiliser des compléments à base d'ortie si vous êtes sous traitement.

L'ortie peut être utilisée en application topique sous forme de crèmes ou de tisanes pour le soin de la peau. Elle est réputée pour ses effets bénéfiques sur les peaux à problèmes, mais il est conseillé de faire un test cutané préalable pour éviter les irritations.

Il n'y a pas de moment spécifique recommandé pour la prise d'ortie, mais beaucoup de gens préfèrent la consommer le matin pour profiter de ses effets revitalisants tout au long de la journée. Assurez-vous de l'accompagner d'une bonne hydratation.

L'utilisation de l'ortie chez les enfants n'est pas largement étudiée. Il est donc préférable de consulter un pédiatre avant d'administrer des compléments d'ortie aux enfants pour garantir leur sécurité.

Les produits à base d'ortie doivent être conservés dans un endroit frais, sec et à l'abri de la lumière directe pour préserver leurs propriétés. Vérifiez toujours la date de péremption et suivez les instructions de stockage sur l'emballage.