Using Nettle Extract for Skin Care
Nettle assists with nourishing the skin and hair by providing beautiful moisturising and conditioning characteristics.
Nettle Extract Origin
Nettle is the common name for between 30-45 species of flowering plants of the genus Urtica in the family Urticaceae. They are mostly herbaceous perennial plants but some are annual and a few are shrubby.
Most of the species share the property of having stinging hairs and can be expected to have very similar medicinal uses to the stinging nettle.
Nettle is a rich source of trace elements and contains formic acid, acetylcholine, 5-hydroxytrytamine and histamine.
Analyses of nettle have also noted the presence of more than 20 different phytonutrients. Additionally, the high level of silicon in nettle has made it useful in supporting healthy hair, skin and nail tissue.
Nettle Extract in Traditional Medicine
Stinging Nettle has been used in healing since the 3rd century B.C. Since the 19th century, it was used as a diuretic to treat urinary, bladder and kidney problems. Nettle is also noted for its use in the relief of hay fever and allergies.
A study at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon, indicated that two 300 milligram capsules of stinging nettle provide significant relief from symptoms of hay fever. Recently, a randomized, double blind study showed that nettle can alleviate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis and hayfever.
As you can see, the functions of this versatile herb offer many beneficial effects in the body. From rheumatoid conditions to high blood pressure to hay fever, the clinical effects of nettle are a complimentary adjunct to a variety of nutritional protocols addressing those conditions.
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