Stinging Nettle
Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has long been used by holistic doctors and traditional herbalists. It grows in North America, particularly in Oregon and other Northwestern states. It is also found throughout Europe. Its Latin name
Natural Alternatives to Allergy Drugs: Stinging Nettle
This plant has been used by naturopathic doctors in the United States over several decades for the treatment of allergies. A randomized, double-blind study at the National College of Naturopathic Medicine tested the benefit of freezedried nettles for the treatment of hay fever. In the study, 58 percent of participants given stinging nettle had a reduction in sneezing and itching.
DOSAGE
Take 300 mg three times daily.
SAFETY
No adverse effects are known for the aboveground parts of stinging nettle, the part of the plant used in the mentioned study.