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Nettle
Nettle
Also known as: stinging nettle, perrenial nettle
Low concern
Cooked or dried nettle is widely consumed as food and tea. May have mild diuretic effects and can interact with diuretic or blood pressure medications.
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94 products
What it is
Leaves of Urtica dioica (stinging nettle), used as a vegetable, herb, or tea.
Herbal ingredient in teas, soups, and supplements.
Why it's flagged
- potential drug interactions
- raw plant has stinging hairs
What regulators actually say
"Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) has been used for centuries as an herbal remedy and food."
"Dietary supplements and herbal products may interact with medications."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted as food/dietary ingredient
European Union — EFSA
Authorized as food and food supplement ingredient
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