Evidence supporting the use of: Nettle (mixed)
For the health condition: Rhinitis
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Nettle (Urtica dioica), commonly referred to as stinging nettle, has been traditionally used for a variety of inflammatory conditions, including rhinitis (especially allergic rhinitis, or hay fever). In recent years, limited scientific research has been conducted to investigate its potential for supporting rhinitis. Several small clinical trials and in vitro studies suggest that nettle extracts may exert anti-inflammatory effects by inhibiting histamine receptors and interfering with inflammatory pathways relevant to allergic responses.
For example, a single-blind study published in 1990 found that 58% of participants with allergic rhinitis reported symptom relief after using freeze-dried nettle leaf. Some laboratory studies indicate that nettle can modulate key inflammatory mediators, such as prostaglandins and leukotrienes, which are involved in allergic rhinitis. However, these studies are generally small, short-term, and sometimes lacking placebo controls. Systematic reviews and guidelines acknowledge nettle as a possible complementary therapy but frequently stress the need for larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials to confirm both efficacy and safety.
In summary, while there is some scientific evidence supporting the use of nettle for rhinitis, the quality and quantity of data are limited. Its use is supported more by preliminary clinical and mechanistic studies than by robust clinical trial data, resulting in a modest evidence rating.
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bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium lactis
black currant
black pepper
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
chamomile
fennel
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lovage
magnesium
purple butterbur root
quercetin
vitamin C
zinc
cardamom
malabar nut
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anise
tylophora
Anamarrhena
Asarum heterotropoides
Arisaema
Asarum sieboldii
Bryonia
Baphicacanthus cusia
Bifidobacterium animalis
Belamcanda
Chinese Mountain Ant
Cineole
Cinidium
Chaenomeles lagenaria
Ephedra
European Elder
Elder
Fang-Feng
Goldthread
Other health conditions supported by Nettle (mixed)
ArthritisBenign Prostate Hyperplasia
Bites and Stings
Bladder Infection
Bruises (healing)
Burns and Scalds
Cancer (natural therapy for)
Cancer (prevention)
Cancer Treatment (reducing side effects)
Circulation (poor)
Colic (children)
Congestion (bronchial)
Congestion (lungs)
Cuts
Eczema
Edema
Energy (lack of)
Fatigue
Fever
Gout
Hair (loss or thinning)
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Inflammation
Kidney Stones
Liver Detoxification
Menopause
Osteoporosis
Pain (general remedies for)
Psoriasis
Rashes and Hives
Rhinitis
Rhinitis, Allergic
Skin (dry and/or flaky)
Skin (infections)
Skin Care (general)
Stress