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"It was amazing how many new supplements had been introduced—stevia, pyruvate, NADH, CLA (conjugated linoleic acid), silica, chi-tosan, androstenedione, shark liver oil, 5-hydroxy-tryptophan, ultimate protein powders, stinging nettles, DHA (not DHEA, but docosahexaenoic acid), and others. Outlandish claims were made about a few of these supplements by some of their promoters. What were these claims based on? Nothing convincing. Sometimes a simple laboratory study done in an obscure part of the world on a small group of mice." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Thorny plants, like cactuses and stinging nettles, do not contain any alkaloids which makes them a valuable addition to our diet. Of course, we need to first figure out how to eat them. I have often successfully added stinging nettles to my green smoothies. Cereal grasses contain very little or no alkaloids because they attempt to attract deer, wild horses, goats, and other animals to the meadows in order to collect fertilizer from these animals. Grasses' leaf texture evolved to be coarse and hard to digest, thus forcing animals to stay in the meadows all day long chewing." - Victoria Boutenko, M.A., Green For Life (Get the book.)

"He took me off Clarinex and prescribed butterbur, stinging nettles, and quercitin instead. I've taken this combination for 2 years and it has reduced the frequency of the sinusitis. I read that I should take butterbur only 6 weeks a year. Now I am concerned about the danger of liver damage. A. Pharmacologist David Kroll, PhD, offered this clarification on butterbur. " - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Take some freeze-dried stinging nettles, which will clear up your seasonal allergy symptoms and provide you with some healthy iron. Sneezing a lot? Take some vitamin C, which acts like a natural antihistamine in high doses (but no more than lOOOmg at a time or you will get diarrhea). Cilantro, by acting as a purifier, may also relieve seasonal allergies, according to John Douillard's book The 3 Season Diet. Using it as a flavoring or garnish when you cook is a great way to work cilantro into your meals." - Mike Adams, Natural Health Solutions (Get the book.)

"Red clover helps build the body's resistance to allergies. stinging nettles can be used as an antihistamine and anti-inflammatory. Yarrow reduces congestion and secretions. You can use one or a combination of these herbs to make a tea. Steep the dried herbs in boiling water and drink 3-4 cups a day. You can also take the herbs in tincture form. Combine several of them and take 1 dropperful three to four times a day. HOMEOPATHY This is a common problem that can often occur as a lingering side effect of f a cold or bout of flu." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Although there is limited scientific evidence for the effectiveness of stinging nettles on allergies or hay fever, many experts have found it very useful for their patients. W Gumweed: Taking 30-60 drops of tincture of this plant three times daily can help settle the symptoms of hay fever, especially the cough that results from overactive sinuses, leading to phlegm and a runny nose. 265 HEARING LOSS DIAGNOSIS Hearing loss is a very distressing condition. Total hearing loss is very rare and usually present from birth." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "While this is a good option, obtaining the fresh cut leaf may be difficult. stinging nettles may cause upset stomach and nausea, and there is the potential for an allergic reaction. Chamomile: This herb can help calm the inflammation and irritation associated with insect bites. Make a poultice from a handful of fresh chamomile flowers and apply it directly to the affected area. Do not use chamomile if you are allergic to plants in the daisy family. Thyme: This herb may help to relieve the sting of insect bites when used topically. Apply 1 drop of the essential oil directly to the insect bite." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.) "Herbs: Take 300-500 mg of freeze-dried stinging nettles. They have been shown to be beneficial for allergic rhinitis and hay fever. Butterbur is a traditional herbal remedy used for seasonal allergies and asthma. Research has shown it to be as effective but less sedating than commonly prescribed antihistamines for treating seasonal allergies over a two-week period. Consult a practitioner regarding an appropriate dosage." - Marshall Editions, 1000 Cures for 200 Ailments: Integrated Alternative and Conventional Treatments for the Most Common Illnesses (Get the book.)

"My husband looked these stinging nettles up and began taking them. He has improved 100 percent in both his allergy condition and his prostate symptom of frequent urination. In addition, his PSA number has come down! The urologist said, "Yes, I've heard of it, and it helps some but not others." We are so glad you mentioned this herbal medicine, and we have shared the information with others. Butterbur (Petasites hybridus) Another interesting allergy treatment involves the herb butterbur. This botanical medicine has been used to treat symptoms of migraine headaches, asthma, and allergy." - Joe Graedon, M.S. and Teresa Graedon, Ph.D., Best Choices From the People's Pharmacy (Get the book.)

"Using textile technologies reintroduced during the cotton shortages of both world wars, the company can turn the de-stung hollow fibers of stinging nettles into a naturally insulating fabric that varies in temperature control according to how the fibers are twisted or spun. Because nettles are perennials that also grow in nitrogenous or overfertilized soil, they might be able to offer an interesting solution to some of Europe's agricultural problems." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"Another herb known as stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) has also been found to be helpful. Several studies show that this herb can increase urinary flow rate, decrease residual urine volume, and sometimes reduce the size of the prostate in men with BPH.14 The best-studied (and possibly most effective) herbal remedy is saw palmetto, which was discussed previously. Some of the prostate formulas on the market contain various combinations of the herbs that have been mentioned. Additional research is needed to determine whether such combinations are more effective than any one of the herbs alone." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.) "Stinging nettles {Urtica dioica), dosage depending on the preparation used. • Amino acids (glycine, alanine, and glutamic acid—brand name, Prostex), 2 tablets (approximately 375 mg per tablet) 3 times per day for 2 weeks, then 1 tablet 3 times per day for maintenance. Birth Defects -T^* pregnancy is an extremely delicate process. The embryo, which starts out as just a few cells, undergoes rapid growth and complex transformations. Pregnant mothers also experience dramatic changes in their physiology." - Jonathan V. Wright, M.D. and Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Natural Medicine, Optimal Wellness: The Patient's Guide to Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Recipe: Burdock and Stinging Nettles My own paradise garden of mutual naturalization has two plants I want to share here: burdock and stinging nettles. Both are Eurasian weeds, introduced species where I live (though there are native stinging nettles species in this region), but they adapt easily and are self-perpetuating with barely any encouragement. And both are delicious seasonal foods with important nourishing and tonifying properties. Burdock (Arctium lappa) is one of my favorite plants to eat." - Sandor Ellix Katz, The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved (Get the book.)

"You know, I've been in health spas in Europe, where they put you in a steam room for all your pores to open, like a Turkish sauna, and then whip you with stinging nettles. You know, most people who have brushed with stinging nettles, it burns so much it'll make you cry. They open your pores and they whip you with stinging nettles. BISER: What, does it make you bleed? Herbalist: No, but it feels like a burn over your whole body. It doesn't do any damage, but it would be kind of like going into a Turkish bath, and then going into a hot cayenne bath. BISER: Everybody here is kind of wimpish." - Sam Biser, Sam Biser's save your life collection: A Layman's course in curing last-stage diseases (Get the book.)

"Gargling with the simmered water is good for mouth ulcers, and when applied directly, burdock root juice counteracts insect bites and stinging nettles. Quick Tip 2: Gobo (burdock root) has a tendency to taste bitter; soaking them in rice vinegar water will take the bitter edge off. Choose the straightest roots you can find, without cracks in the skin. Avoid hairy roots, as these are old. Quick Facts: There is mounting scientific evidence that the symbiotic relationship between prebiotics and probiotics significantly contributes to health by having anticarcinogenic and antimicrobial benefits." - Jan Lovejoy, Get Balanced-the Natural Way to Better Health with Superfoods (Get the book.)

"Young stinging nettles boiled in milk have also been found helpful. After removing the nettles, drink this milk every morning on rising. This simple remedy is equally effective in cases of migraine headaches accompanied by bilious vomiting. stinging nettles eaten raw, as a salad, are also a wonderful remedy, being good for the blood. The simplest remedy for constipation is to drink a glass of hot water first thing in the morning. But if this does not do the trick, eat a few slices of fig paste, which you can make yourself in the following way." - Alfred Vogel, The Nature Doctor: A Manual of Traditional and Complementary Medicine (Get the book.)

"I have often successfully added stinging nettles to my green smoothies. Cereal grasses contain very little or no alkaloids because they attempt to attract deer, wild horses, goats, and other animals to the meadows in order to collect fertilizer from these animals. Grasses' leaf texture evolved to be coarse and hard to digest, thus forcing animals to stay in the meadows all day long chewing. When I think about all these little tricks plants have developed for their survival, I feel an immense respect and admiration for nature." - Victoria Boutenko, M.A., Green For Life (Get the book.)

"You know, most people who have brushed with stinging nettles, it burns so much it'll make you cry. They open your pores and they whip you with stinging nettles. BISER: What, does it make you bleed? Herbalist: No, but it feels like a burn over your whole body. It doesn't do any damage, but it would be kind of like going into a Turkish bath, and then going into a hot cayenne bath. BISER: Everybody here is kind of wimpish. They're thinking of potential lawsuits. Herbalist: No, no. I'm not talking about having someone smear oil on your body." - Sam Biser, Sam Biser's save your life collection: A Layman's course in curing last-stage diseases (Get the book.)

"Super Prescription #3 stinging nettles {Urtica dioica) Take 300 to 500 mg daily. Studies show that it is effective for hay fever. Super Prescription #4 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) Take 3,000 to 5,000 mg daily. It reduces allergic and inflammatory responses. Super Prescription #5 Quercitin Take 1,000 mg three times daily. It has a natural antihistamine effect. Super Prescription #6 Eyebright {Euphrasia officinalis) Take 1 capsule three times daily or apply as a solution to irritated eyes by putting 5 drops of the tincture form in a half ounce of saline. Apply it to the eyes twice daily." - James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D., Prescription for Natural Cures: A Self-Care Guide for Treating Health Problems with Natural Remedies Including Diet and Nutrition, Nutritional Supplements, Bodywork, and More (Get the book.)

"A modern German folk medicinal recipe for treating fungal diseases (such as that caused by Candida albicans) instructs, "[P]our boiling hot meat broth over a third part stinging nettles [ Urtica dioica L., U. mens L.], a sixth part henbane, a sixth part ground nutmeg [see Myristica fra-grans], a pinch of saffron [see Crocus sativus], a third part balm [Melissa officinalis L.], and allow to steep in the refrigerator for four hours, then drink daily of this for four weeks" (Natur, June 1996, 60)." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

"You can also try stinging nettles. In a 1990 study, tablets of freeze-dried nettles successfully reduced hay fever symptoms. Of course, using nettles to treat hay fever is nothing new. These spring greens were once a popular "old country pot herb"—an herb that was thrown into pots of soups or stews. stinging nettles taste something like spinach. And don't worry about those stingers on the nettle's leaf—they dissolve when the plant is cooked. So far, I have only discussed getting rid of your symptoms." - Kathi Keville, Herbs for Health and Healing (Get the book.)

"Herbs That May Be Helpful An isolated double-blind study compared the use of freeze-dried stinging nettles (p. 447) with placebo. In that 1-week trial, 300 mg of stinging nettles taken twice per day led to moderate effectiveness among 58% of those in the treatment group compared with only 37% in the placebo group.13 Eucalyptus (p. 421) oil is often used in a steam inhalation to help clear nasal and sinus congestion." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.)

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