Monograph: Stinging Nettle Juice
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Date:
2019-06-03
NHPID name
Stinging Nettle Aerial Parts Juice ( Germplasm Resources Information Network Taxonomy )Proper name(s)
Common name(s)
Stinging Nettle JuiceSource material
Route Of administration
OralDosage form(s)
Those suited to the allowable route(s) of administration. This monograph is not intended to include food-like dosage forms such as bars, chewing gums or beverages.Use(s) or purpose(s)
Statement(s) to the effect of:
- Traditionally used in Herbal Medicine as a diuretic.
- Used in Herbal Medicine as supportive therapy to help relieve rheumatic complaints.
- Used in Herbal Medicine as a nutritive tonic.
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve seasonal allergy symptoms.
Dose(s)
Duration of use
For occasional use only.Risk information
Statement(s) to the effect of:
Caution(s) and Warning(s): Diuretic; Relief of rheumatic complaints; Relief of seasonal allergy symptoms: Consult a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen. Contraindication(s): Do not use this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Known Adverse Reaction(s): No statement is requiredNon-medicinal ingredients
Must be chosen from the current Natural health products ingredients database and must meet the limitations outlined in the database.Specifications
- The finished product specifications must be established in accordance with the requirements described in the NHPD Quality of natural health products guide.
- The medicinal ingredient must comply with the requirements outlined in the Natural health products ingredient database (NHPID).
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Appendix 1: Examples of appropriate dosage preparations, frequencies of use and directions for use
Aerial parts
Fresh juice:
- 15 ml, 1-3 times per day (ESCOP 2003)
- 5 - 10 ml, 3 times per day (Blumenthal et al. 2000; Bradley 1992)