A Surprising Friend: Medicinal Use of Nettles

Nettles are used in many parts of the world in natural medicine. While stinging nettles are not generally known as the type of plant that seem to have helpful properties, they have been used for literally centuries. The roots of the plant are most commonly used, but even the leaves have been used, as well. While many different types of mixtures were made in different countries in the past, now the most common way to find nettle for natural medicine is in pill form.

Traditional medicine gives credit to the nettles as being able to help:

Reduce allergies
Cleanse blood
Reduce inflammation
Pain relief
Increase urinary efficiency
Lowers blood pressure
Aid digestion

In folk medicine nettles have been commonly used as a diuretic. This is one of the most obvious uses of the plant, though it was also commonly used to "purge" the blood of impurities and to help treat arthritis and rheumatism. While some people are quick to discount natural medicine, they should keep in mind that all medicine originated with natural plants, and today European nations such as Germany will sell nettle as an herbal drug for several purposes, including as a diuretic.

Nettle has no direct effect on weight loss, except maybe through second had effects of its use to purge the blood and as a laxative. While this may work as a good supplement for individuals with constipation problems, don't use laxatives for pure weight loss-this approach has never been seen as healthy, and there are much better ways to go.

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