Nettle root
— Materia Medica
Snapshot
Nettle root (Urtica dioica (radix)) — reference monograph in your Materia Medica.
Overview
Different profile from the leaf; used traditionally for urinary/prostate context.
Constituents & energetics
Lignans, sterols, polysaccharides. Taste: earthy; tonic.
Parts used
Root.
Preparations
Tincture or capsules/extracts.
Decoction (long) if using whole root.
Notes
Select clean, correctly identified roots; distinct from the nutrient‑rich leaf.
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Identification & Harvest
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References
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