Nettle leaf benefits are many but not explored largely in the field of Nutrition and its related application. Nettle leaf has several benefits and potential role in treating various ailments specially of Kidney.

In recent years, a lot of scientific studies has been concentrated on identification of several important nutrients from locally available herbs that are often overlooked or are never part of our habitual human diet. Such hyperlocal native under-utilized herb is Nettle leaf.

Nettle leaf (Urtica Dioca from the family of Urticacae) has immense beneficial properties and known by many regional names.

• Nettle Leaf in Hindi is ‘Bichhua pattee’ or ‘Bicchu Buti’.
• ‘Ciḍavaṇe pane’ in Marathi,
• ‘Khali pata’ in Bengali,
• ‘Reguṭa akulu’ in Telegu,
• ‘Giḍada elegaḷu’ in Kannada.

Nettle leaf has hair like structure that sting, thus is also called ‘Stinging Nettle.’

It is one of the potent sources of Vitamin A, C, K with several B vitamins. Nettle leaf contains minerals like Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Potassium. It contains maximum essential amino acids. Extracts from the aerial part of nettle are rich sources of polyphenol, tannin and its root contain Oleanol acid, sterols and Isolectins. These contents make Nettle leaf suitable for a wide range of application.

Here are 6 Nettle Leaf benefits-

• Kidney Diseases- Nettle leaf is a powerful diuretic which helps to resolve various kidney problems. It can prevent dialysis by enhancing blood purification, removing creatinine and uric acid, dissolving gallstones, improves urination and inflammation of kidney.
• Strengthens immune system- Nettle leaf contain ‘lectins’ that helps neutralize toxic substances from our body and helps to improve skin health and hair health. It potentially acts as an antioxidant, thus also helps to improve hair thickness and length. By building strong immunity power we can reduce oxidative stress in our body.
• Relieves joint pain and treat Arthritis- Nettle leaf contain hox alpha, which curbs the production of prostaglandins that has anti-inflammatory response and hinders the action of cytokines. Good bone mineral density and joint mobility is paramount in Arthritis.
• Helps suppression of Urinary Tract Infection- Due to the variety of phytochemicals and their beneficial aspects, nettles show wide range of activity against bacteria. Nettle leaf may help to flush out harmful bacteria from the kidney through urinary tract, thus benefiting people who complaints of recurrent urinary tract infection. Extracts of Nettle leaf helps in reducing excess serum testosterone and helps to reduce chances of Enlarged Prostate.
• Treats Allergies and Hay fever- Nettle leaf is beneficial for the treatment of Allergic Rhinitis and Hay fever, which involves allergic reaction associated with inflammation of the lining of the nose. Nettle leaf blocks histamine receptors and stops immune cells from releasing chemicals that triggers allergic symptoms.

By looking into all Nettle leaf benefits, you must be thinking of how to incorporate this wonder herb in your diet. If not taken in specific amount, it can have side-effects too. So, choose BestSource Nutrition’s Nettle leaf available online also. Their Nettle Leaf herb has purity and sustainability and is laboratory tested to meet strict quality control standards for potency and purity. You can add 1 tsp of powder steeped in hot water and enjoy its wonderful benefits as Nettle leaf herbal Tea.