Nettle is rich in vitamins and minerals (iron, silica, and potassium) and is a good detoxifying tonic for weakness, convalescence, anaemia, and also in cases of skin infections and acne.
Nettle possesses a mild diuretic effect which aids removal of bladder stones and recovery from cystitis, as well as the excretion of uric acid and water retention in gout and arthritis.
The herb taken as a tea or tincture, may help minimize hayfever discomforts, producing compounds that stops the release of histamine, the inflammatory substance triggered by seasonal allergens.
Nettle also promote healthy urine flow in prostatic hypertrophy, often used together with other herbs such as saw palmetto and epilobium.