Evidence supporting the use of: Nettle (unspecified)
For the health condition: Energy (lack of)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Nettle (Urtica dioica), commonly known as stinging nettle, has a long history of traditional use as a tonic to support vitality and combat fatigue. In various European and Asian folk medicine systems, nettle leaves and root have been used as a general health tonic, believed to "cleanse the blood" and revive energy. This traditional use is likely due to nettle's rich nutrient profile, including iron, vitamins A and C, and other minerals, which are essential for maintaining general health and preventing deficiencies that could lead to fatigue, such as iron-deficiency anemia.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting nettle for increasing energy or treating fatigue is limited. Most modern research on nettle has focused on its anti-inflammatory, diuretic, and potential benefits for benign prostatic hyperplasia and allergic rhinitis. There are some small studies and case reports suggesting nettle may help improve hematological parameters in people with anemia, which could indirectly address fatigue, but these are generally low-quality or preliminary. There are no large, well-controlled clinical trials directly examining nettle's effect on energy levels in the general population.

In summary, nettle's use for supporting energy is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine and its nutritional content, with only weak scientific evidence for direct benefits on energy or fatigue outside of special cases like anemia.

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