Stinging nettle is a significant factor in the treatment of BPH because it is a diuretic and has anti-inflammatory properties. In a comparison study that included 620 men who had BPH, researchers found that 81 percent of the participants who took stinging nettle had an improvement in symptoms compared with only 16 percent of men who took a placebo. Men who took stinging nettle also had a slight decrease in prostate size, while those on placebo did not. (Safarinejad 2005) In another study, 257 men who took a stinging nettle and saw palmetto combination experienced an improvement in symptoms. (Lopatkin 2007) A suggested dose of stinging nettle is 2 to 4 grams dried leaf, three times daily. Occasional mild side effects may include rash, stomach upset, and fluid retention. Read more on stinging nettle and BPH
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References
Lopatkin N et al. Efficacy and safety of a combination of Sabal and Urtica extract in lower urinary tract symptoms – long-term follow-up of a placebo-controlled, double-blind, multicenter trial. Int Urol Nephrol 2007; 39(4): 1137-46.
Safarinejad MR. Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. J Herb Pharmacother 2005; 5(4):1-11.
