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Ingredients
Nettle Root is the dried underground part of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) and, in some herbal preparations, Urtica urens. Nettle root naturally contains lignans, sterols, phenylpropanes, ceramides, hydroxy fatty acids, phenolic compounds, tannins, coumarins, amino acids, minerals, and other botanical constituents. The exact composition and concentration depend on the plant species, extraction method, and product formulation.
Nettle Root is a botanical ingredient obtained from the underground parts of stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) and related nettle species. It is commonly available as dried root, powder, or concentrated botanical extract.
Nettle root has a distinct chemical profile from nettle leaves and aerial herb. Its naturally occurring constituents include lignans, sterols, phenylpropanes, ceramides, phenols, tannins, coumarins, and fatty-acid-related compounds.
Nettle root preparations have a long history of traditional herbal use, and the European Medicines Agency has separately assessed nettle root as Urticae radix. Traditional herbal preparations have particularly been associated with urinary and prostate-related wellness.
Nettle Root may be included in men's wellness, urinary-support, prostate-focused, and general botanical formulations. However, traditional use does not necessarily establish effectiveness for a specific health condition. Consumers should check the product label for the botanical name, plant part, extract strength, serving size, and additional ingredients.