Diuretic nettle

Urtica angustifolia Fisch. ex Homem. U. cannabina L. U. cannabina L. f. angustiloba Chu U. lobata L. U. tenacissima Roxb. U. mens L. U. utillis Hort. (Syn. Boehmeria nivea) Yu Ma (Chinese nettle) (root) Chlorogenic acid, alkaloids, 5-hydroxytryptamine, protein, fat, carbohydrate, ash, fabric.4849304 Diuretic, tonic, stomachache, arthritis. 

The nettle is rich in vitamins A and C and in minerals, particularly iron, potassium, and silica. Modern scientific studies have focused on its diuretic action. It lowers systolic blood pressure by increasing volume, die root treats symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by increasing urine flow and reducing residual urine. Nettle herb is also used for bladder irrigation and to prevent and treat bladder and kidney stones (see Chapter 66). 

Aloe 2. Dandelion 3. Elder 4. Liquorice 5. Nettle 6. Rhubarb 1. Bendroflumethiazide 2. Bumetanide 3. Chlortalidone 4. Hydrochlorothiazide 5. Indapamide 6. Furosemide 7. Torasemide Low body potassium, which may give rise to lethargy and muscle weakness t potassium loss from the gut (aloe, liquorice) Possess diuretic properties (dandelion, elder, nettle, rhubarb) Avoid concomitant use. Provide potassium supplements orally. Use a potassium-sparing diuretic such as spironolactone or amiloride... 

Hypotensive, diuretic, and natriuretic activity of an aqueous extract of stinging nettle leaf was observed in anesthetized rats intravenously administered a continuous perfusion at a rate of 4 mg/kg per hour or 24 mg/kg per hour for 1.25 h. The decrease in arterial blood pressure was reduced by 15% at the lower dose and 38% at the higher dose (Tahri et al. 2000). A rapid but transient blood pressure decrease of 37% in rats was observed after intravenous administration of an aqueous extract of 25 mg/kg stinging nettle leaf (Lasheras 1986). In cats, administration of 26.6 mg/kg produced a hypotensive effect and bradycardia that was not compensated by administration of adrenaline (Broncano 1983). 

Diuretic activity has been suggested in animal models " nettle juice produced a diuretic effect in a clinical study with patients suffering from myocardial or chronic venous insufficiency."... 

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