Nettle root extract

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

radix urticae; Urticae radix

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Pharmacodynamics (Effect)This section has been translated automatically.

Ingredients: Sterols (sterols), coumarin, tannins, agglutinins, lignans, polysaccharides

Effects: Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase. Extracts also have antiexudative, antiphlogistic, anticongestive effects.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

Micturition difficulties with benign prostatic hyperplasia (N40.-), nocturia, pollakiuria, dysuria (R30.0).

PreparationsThis section has been translated automatically.

Bazoton uno film-coated tablets, Natu-prosta 600 mg uno film-coated tablets, Pro-Sabona uno film-coated tablets, Prostaforton uno film-coated tablets, Prostaherb N coated tablets, ProstamedUrtica capsules, Urtica Sandoz film-coated tablets.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

Chrubasik JE et al (2007) A comprehensive review on the stinging nettle effect and efficacy profiles. Part II: urticae radix. Phytomedicine 14:568-579.
Loew D (2012) in Beer A M et al [Ed.] Leitfaden Naturheilverfahren für die ärztliche Praxis, Urban und Fischer Verlag S 183.

Authors

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles