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Stinging Nettles Benefits (According to Ayurveda)

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How Does This Ayurvedic Food Improve Wellness?

CLINICAL AYURVEDIC REVIEW

Recipes with Stinging Nettles: Brown Rice with Nettles, Lemon & Walnut
Recipes with Stinging Nettles: Brown Rice with Nettles, Lemon & Walnut
Sprinkle dried nettles into any soup or stir-fry, and they will impart a rustic, hearty earthiness. This is a rough, tough plant that brings its strength and stamina as a gift for your body. It's deep green color is a sign of its stellar nutritional profile. The cartoon character Popeye may eat spinach to get strong, but perhaps he should be eating nettles! Cooking the nettles in a soup provides many of the wonderful qualities of the nettle plant to your body in a deliciously edible way.

Nettle is the perfect supplement when traveling, or when eating out causes a nutrient poor diet. Adding nettles to your diet offers a delicious way to nourish the body. They are famous as a blood & yang tonic that can be used to fortify your body after menstruation, child birth, or other blood loss.

A Sting that Stimulates Circulation


The compounds found in the nettle sting serve to improve circulation and lymph flow in the joints. While you may shy away from the idea of using a stinging plant, in many traditional societies it was customary to sting oneself with the nettle plant as a way of relieving the pain and inflammation from conditions such as arthritis.

Reduces Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH)


Nettles reduce hormonal stimulation of the prostate gland, and is an anti-inflammatory that significantly reduces fibrosis and proliferation of the prostate gland. It is frequently combined with saw palmetto (serenoa repens) in European prostate formulas.

Nettles is similar to alfalfa in nutritional profile, but is more yang and warming than alfalfa.

Nettles are rich in fiber and have even been used to make durable clothing!

Buying & Preparation

You can often find nettles growing near stream beds wild, or in 'guerilla gardens' due to their popularity. Try growing some on your property. If you don't have access to fresh nettles, dried ones will do.

Cooking Stinging Nettles

Cook with coconut oil or coconut butter. Sprinkle into soups or a stir-fry. Nettles may be consumed dried or cooked. Caution with eating fresh leaves raw as the hairs are irritating.

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Are Stinging Nettles Good for My Ayurvedic Diet?

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AYURVEDA'S GUIDE TO VITALITY & WHOLESOME NOURISHMENT

Your Ayurvedic diet is tailored to your individual body and your specific imbalances. With an Ayurvedic diet you feel joy and satisfaction because what you are eating truly nourishes and balances you. Disease results from diets and lifestyles that are incompatible with your nature. By eating a personalized diet matched to your body, you experience optimal health. See How it Works.
SERVING SIZE: 1/8 lbs
SPECIES: Urtica dioca
FAMILY: Urticaceae

PREPARATION: STEAMED
FOR OCCASION: ON-THE-MEND

Metabolic Nature of Stinging Nettles

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INCREASES
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Increases These Biocharacteristics (Gunas)

Functional Ayurveda helps you assess imbalances through 20 main biocharacteristics (gunas). Aggravating these characteristics weakens your body and causes imbalance. By knowing which characteristics are habitually imbalanced in your body, you will be able to identify and correct imbalances before you get sick. Every characteristic has an opposite which balances it (i.e. hot balances cold). You restore balance by favoring diet and lifestyle choices that increase the opposite characteristic.

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DRY

ABOUT DRY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Dry is identified by lack of moisture, lack of fat, or anything that causes diuresis.

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HOT

ABOUT HOT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Hot is identified by increased body temperature, metabolism, or inflammation.

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LIGHT

ABOUT LIGHT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Lightness is identified by reduced weight.

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TASTES
Taste Help

The 6 Tastes

Taste is used to sense the most basic properties and effects of food. Each taste has a specific medicinal effect on your body. Cravings for food with certain tastes indicate your body is craving specific medicinal results from food. Taste is experienced on the tongue and represents your body's reaction to foods. Sweet taste causes physical satisfaction and attraction whereas bitter taste causes discomfort and aversion. Kapha should use less sweet taste while Vata and Pitta would benefit from using more sweet taste. One of the first signs of illness is that your taste and appetite for food changes. The six tastes are sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter, and astringent. Do you crave foods with any of the tastes below?

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ASTRINGENT

ABOUT ASTRINGENT BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Astringency is characterized by constriction, drawing together, or drying.

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BITTER

ABOUT BITTER BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Bitter taste has cholagogue action - it is cold, clear, light, and stimulating. It increases digestive enzymes, laxative, and drying.

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SALTY

ABOUT SALTY BIOCHARACTERISTIC

Salty refers to anything with salt, or high mineral content.

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DOSHAS
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The Three Doshas / Body Types

According to the biocharacteristic theory of medicine, people tend to get sick, over and over again, due to habitual causes and imbalances that are unique to the person. Your body type summarizes this tendency, showing you the 'type' of conditions and imbalances that frequently challenge your health & wellness. Using body type, you can also identify remedies likely to improve your strength and resiliency. Your body type identifies physical and mental characteristics as well as your personal strengths and weaknesses. The calculation of your body type is based on your medical history.

The 3 functional body types (doshas), are Catabolic (Vata), Metabolic (Pitta), and Anabolic (Kapha). Catabolic individuals tend to break down body mass into energy. They are easily stimulated, hyperactive, underweight and dry. Metabolic individuals tend to burn or use energy. They tend to be rosy-cheeked, easily irritated, focused, driven, and easily inflamed. Anabolic individuals tend to store energy as body mass. If they store too much energy, they could gain weight easily and have congestion. Anabolic people tend to be stable and grounded.

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PACIFIES
Kapha pacifying Pitta pacifying Vata pacifying
HAS THE FOLLOWING
Tissue (dhatu):
Bone

BONE

Bone tissue (Asthi Dhatu) includes the bones, hair, and nails.

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Red Blood

RED-BLOOD

Red blood (Rakta Dhatu) includes red blood cells and blood vessels.

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Affinity: Kidney Bladder Urinary
Family: Urticaceae
HERBAL ACTIONS
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Medicinal Benefits, Uses & Herbal Actions of Stinging Nettles
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Experiences are Personal
Experiences vary according to the person and constitution. Individual results may vary. The list of herbal-actions below has not be approved by the FDA and should not be used to treat a medical condition.

Appetite Suppressant

APPETITE-SUPPRESSANT

Suppresses hunger without causing weight gain.

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Spleen Tonic

SPLEEN-TONIC

An herb that strengthens spleen function by improving strength of the blood. Spleen tonics Builds agni, brighten the person's appearances & firms up tissues.

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Antilithic

ANTILITHIC

An herb that dissolves / breaks up stones (gallstones or kidney stones) so that it can be passed.

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Internal Detoxicant

INTERNAL-DETOXICANT

Liquefies, dissolves, decongests or dislodges internal stagnant toxins. Decongests the lymphatic system.

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Strengthens Resolve

STRENGTHENS-RESOLVE

Increases determination and courage by reducing stress and building strength.

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Builds Stamina

BUILDS-STAMINA

Promotes strength, endurance and resistance in the body. Rebuilds weak tissues after a time of depletion.

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Satisfies Stomach

SATISFIES-STOMACH

Provides a sense of gratification and fullness in the stomach.

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Nutritive

STRONG NUTRITIVE

An herb that is strengthening and nourishing.

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Tonic

TONIC

A tonic herb restores function through strengthening tissue. This can happen through a combination of nourishing the tissue, and invigorating tissue metabolism. The tonic should not be withering, as in caffeine.

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Vulnerary

VULNERARY

An herb used for the treatment of wounds (antiulcer, connective tissue tonic).

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Lung Tonic

LUNG-TONIC

Strengthens the lungs. Lung tonics include antifibrotic, vessel tonic, or nourishing herbs with an affinity for the lungs. They aid recovery in acute or chronic lung conditions.

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Anti Inflammatory

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

Reduces inflammation in the body. Different herbs and carriers target different body systems.

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Immune Calming

IMMUNE-CALMING

Herbs that interrupt an allergic reaction or calm the immune system, useful in allergies and autoimmune conditions.

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Alterative

ALTERATIVE

Restores the proper function of the body by cleansing the blood and balancing blood chemistry. In Ayurveda terms, they pacify Pitta in rakta. They were traditionally used to revitalize and detoxify after a long winter.

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Blood Tonic

BLOOD-TONIC

An herb that produces more blood cells in the body, or otherwise improves blood cell quality or hemoglobin content. Helpful for anemia and other types of deficiency.

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Hemostatic

HEMOSTATIC

An herb that stops bleeding.

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Diuretic

DIURETIC

Herbs that promote urine formation, thereby flushing the kidneys and urinary tract while eliminating any excess water retention. As diuretics reduce water retention, they are often used to reduce blood pressure.

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Kidney Tonic

KIDNEY-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the kidneys.

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Urinary Tonic

URINARY-TONIC

An herb that tonifies and strengthens the urinary system. These can be helpful for urinary incontinence or improving function after a urinary tract infection. They can also strengthen the bladder to ward off a urinary tract infection.

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Antiandrogen

ANTIANDROGEN

Reduces androgen (testosterone), which can reduce excess growth, drive, and libido. Reduces skin oiliness. Helpful for prostate enlargement.

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Galactagogue

GALACTAGOGUE

Increases production of breast milk, often by raising prolactin and diaphoresis.

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Partus Preparator

PARTUS-PREPARATOR

Prepares the uterus for labor & delivery, making contractions more effective. May also relax the mother, reduce pain, improve breast milk, stimulate contractions (oxytocin), build yang, and nourish blood.

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Promotes Virility

PROMOTES-VIRILITY

Encourages virility and potency.

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Testosteronic

TESTOSTERONIC

Androgenic. Stimulates testosterone.

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Bone Tonic

BONE-TONIC

An herb that strengthens the bones and joints.

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Hair Growth Tonic

HAIR-GROWTH-TONIC

An herb or formula that encourages healthy hair growth.

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Constituents:
5a Reductase Inhibitor,
Aromatase Inhibitor

AROMATASE-INHIBITOR

Blocks estrogen synthesis by inhibiting conversion of progesterone and testosterone into estrogen.

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Foods with a Similar Nature to Stinging Nettles

Fenugreek

Fenugreek has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Hair-growth-tonic, Spleen-tonic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Testosteronic, Anti-inflammatory, Galactagogue, Nutritive, Vulnerary

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Turmeric

Turmeric has these Actions in Common

Antiandrogen, Hair-growth-tonic, Spleen-tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Bone-tonic, Internal-detoxicant

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Alfalfa Sprouts

Alfalfa Sprouts has these Actions in Common

Nutritive, Appetite-suppressant, Galactagogue, Spleen-tonic, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Urinary-tonic, Antilithic, Diuretic

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Turmeric Root (Fresh)

Turmeric Root (Fresh) has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, Spleen-tonic, Antiandrogen, Immune-calming, Vulnerary, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Internal-detoxicant, Anti-inflammatory

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Chickweed

Chickweed has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Vulnerary, Appetite-suppressant, Internal-detoxicant, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Nutritive

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Sesame Seeds

Sesame Seeds has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Satisfies-stomach, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility

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Tahini

Tahini has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Satisfies-stomach, Bone-tonic, Nutritive, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Promotes-virility

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Sesame Oil

Sesame Oil has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Tonic, Builds-stamina, Nutritive, Blood-tonic, Galactagogue, Promotes-virility, Bone-tonic

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Carrot

Carrot has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Diuretic, Nutritive, Antilithic, Internal-detoxicant, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Lung-tonic

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Fennel Seeds

Fennel Seeds has these Actions in Common

Antiandrogen, Immune-calming, Spleen-tonic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Vulnerary, Galactagogue, Lung-tonic

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Herb Supplements with a Similar Nature to Stinging Nettles

Ashwagandha

Ashwagandha has these Actions in Common

Diuretic, Urinary-tonic, Galactagogue, Vulnerary, Immune-calming, Alterative, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility, Blood-tonic, Strengthens-resolve, Bone-tonic, Testosteronic, Builds-stamina, Tonic

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Punarnava

Punarnava has these Actions in Common

Antilithic, Tonic, Blood-tonic, Urinary-tonic, Builds-stamina, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Kidney-tonic, Alterative, Lung-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Promotes-virility

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Manjistha

Manjistha has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Spleen-tonic, Antiandrogen, Vulnerary, Antilithic, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Alterative, Internal-detoxicant

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Horsetail

Horsetail has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Internal-detoxicant, Kidney-tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Urinary-tonic, Antilithic, Vulnerary

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Red Clover

Red Clover has these Actions in Common

Bone-tonic, Diuretic, Internal-detoxicant, Lung-tonic, Alterative, Nutritive, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Antiandrogen, Antilithic

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Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto has these Actions in Common

Anti-inflammatory, Tonic, Antiandrogen, Urinary-tonic, Diuretic, Galactagogue, Kidney-tonic, Nutritive, Spleen-tonic, Testosteronic

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Cornsilk

Cornsilk has these Actions in Common

Alterative, Vulnerary, Anti-inflammatory, Antilithic, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Urinary-tonic

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Bhringaraj

Bhringaraj has these Actions in Common

Hair-growth-tonic, Hemostatic, Immune-calming, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory, Vulnerary, Blood-tonic, Bone-tonic, Diuretic

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Amalaki

Amalaki has these Actions in Common

Blood-tonic, Hair-growth-tonic, Hemostatic, Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Promotes-virility, Alterative, Tonic, Anti-inflammatory

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Anantamul

Anantamul has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Kidney-tonic, Tonic, Urinary-tonic, Alterative, Blood-tonic, Diuretic, Galactagogue

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Gokshura

Gokshura has these Actions in Common

Internal-detoxicant, Nutritive, Testosteronic, Tonic, Urinary-tonic, Alterative, Antilithic, Diuretic

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Impact of Stinging Nettles

In each clinical research trial below, students from the Joyful Belly School of Ayurveda ate the selected food for 3 days and reported the pharmacological effects. See other clinical research trials for diet & herbs at Joyful Belly.

TEMPERATURE/CIRCULATION

How did Stinging Nettles affect your temperature?

1
7
19
29
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your ear temperature?

9
47
2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your sweat quantity?

0
5
38
13
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your skin?

0
3
11
0
44
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your tongue body?

6
16
2
34
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the swelling of your tongue body?

6
11
41
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your appetite/hunger?

4
15
19
16
4
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your digestion speed?

2
22
28
4
2
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

TOXINS

How did Stinging Nettles affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3
9
29
13
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool smell?

0
3
43
11
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
23
26
6
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your tongue coating?

8
2
3
7
38
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your throat soreness?

13
34
11
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine smell?

1
2
48
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
0
53
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your sweat smell?

1
3
49
4
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your acne?

1
52
5
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your freckles/moles?

1
57
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

6
0
1
0
6
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
45
No Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
52
4
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

HYDRATION

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine frequency/quantity?

0
11
23
18
6
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the dryness of your skin?

15
1
42
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

5
42
11
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the cracks on your tongue?

2
10
39
7
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

FLUID-THICKNESS

How did Stinging Nettles affect your ear pressure?

6
46
6
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your congestion?

6
25
27
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
28
28
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

NERVOUS-SYSTEM

How did Stinging Nettles affect your energy levels?

2
9
28
19
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your muscle tension?

3
7
35
13
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your anxiety?

2
9
32
13
2
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
43
11
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

DIGESTION

How did Stinging Nettles affect the amount of gas & bloating?

3
9
29
13
4
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your appetite/hunger?

4
15
19
16
4
Much less hungrySlightly less hungrySameSlightly hungrierMuch hungrier
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect burning sensations in digestive tract (do not include acid reflux)?

3
5
39
11
0
Much reliefSlight reliefSameSlightly more burningMuch more burning
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your digestion speed?

2
22
28
4
2
Much fasterSlightly fasterSameSlightly slowerMuch slower
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

TONGUE

How did Stinging Nettles affect the stillness of your tongue?

4
43
11
More stillNo ChangeMore Trembling / Jittery
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the thickness & size of your tongue coating?

2
23
26
6
1
Much smallerSlightly lessSameSlightly larger coatingMuch larger
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the cracks on your tongue?

2
10
39
7
0
Larger/longer/more cracksSlightly moreSameSlightly less/smaller/shorterMuch less
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your tongue body?

6
16
2
34
PalerRedderBluerNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your tongue coating?

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2
3
7
38
YellowerBrownerGrayerWhiterNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the swelling of your tongue body?

6
11
41
More SwellingLess SwellingNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

STOOL

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool smell?

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3
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11
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool consistency?

3
15
23
15
2
Much softerSlightly softerSameSlightly harderMuch harder
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool frequency/quantity?

3
11
32
11
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool color?

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0
5
2
46
More yellowMore grayMore greenMore orangeSame
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your stool lightness?

2
14
35
5
2
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly darkerMuch darker
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

URINE

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine smell?

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2
48
7
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine lightness?

3
13
36
6
0
Much lighterSlightly lighterSameSlightly DarkerMuch Darker
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine frequency/quantity?

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11
23
18
6
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the amount of bubbles in your urine?

2
0
53
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMany more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your urine clarity?

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39
13
More cloudySameMore clear
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

SWEAT

How did Stinging Nettles affect your sweat smell?

1
3
49
4
1
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your sweat quantity?

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5
38
13
2
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

SKIN

How did Stinging Nettles affect the dryness of your skin?

15
1
42
DrierOilierNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your skin?

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3
11
0
44
Yellower/GreenerPalerRedderGrayerNo Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your freckles/moles?

1
57
0
DarkerNo ChangeLighter
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your acne?

1
52
5
More acneNo ChangeLess acne
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

EYE

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of the lower eye lid?

0
2
52
4
More green/dark greenMore purpleNo ChangeLess green/purple
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the puffiness of lower eye lid?

5
42
11
PuffierNo ChangeLess Puffy
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the color of your sclera (white part of eye)?

6
0
1
0
6
Redder/BloodshotYellowerGrayerBrownerWhiter
45
No Change
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

ENT

How did Stinging Nettles affect your congestion?

6
25
27
More congestionNo ChangeLess congestion
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your ear pressure?

6
46
6
More pressureNo ChangeLess pressure
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your throat soreness?

13
34
11
More soreNo ChangeLess sore
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect the thickness of your mucous congestion?

2
28
28
More thickNo ChangeLess thick
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your ear temperature?

9
47
2
HotterNo ChangeCooler
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

SYSTEMIC

How did Stinging Nettles affect your anxiety?

2
9
32
13
2
Much less anxietySlightly lessSameSlightly more anxietyMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your temperature?

1
7
19
29
2
Much colderSlightly colderSameSlightly warmerMuch warmer
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your energy levels?

2
9
28
19
0
Much less energySlightly lessSameSlightly more energyMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your muscle tension?

3
7
35
13
0
Much less tensionSlightly lessSameSlightly more tensionMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

HEART

How did Stinging Nettles affect your heart pain/pressure/cramping?

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5
49
3
0
Much lessSlightly lessSameSlightly moreMuch more
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your heart rate?

0
4
37
17
0
Much slowerSlightly slowerSameSlightly fasterMuch faster
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)

How did Stinging Nettles affect your heart rhythm?

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48
4
More palpitationsSameLess palpitations
Total Responses: 58 Study ID:109 (2022-11-01 - 2022-11-08)


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TRADITIONALLY INDICATED FOR THESE SYMPTOMS

Stinging Nettles may be beneficial for these symptoms. The suitability of any food for a condition is highly dependent on the individual. Please see your doctor before using this food to treat a medical condition.

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About John Joseph Immel

About the Author

John Immel, the founder of Joyful Belly, teaches people how to have a healthy diet and lifestyle with Ayurveda biocharacteristics. His approach to Ayurveda is clinical, yet exudes an ease which many find enjoyable and insightful. John also directs Joyful Belly's School of Ayurveda, offering professional clinical training in Ayurveda for over 15 years.

John's interest in Ayurveda and specialization in digestive tract pathology was inspired by a complex digestive disorder acquired from years of international travel, as well as public service work in South Asia. John's commitment to the detailed study of digestive disorders reflects his zeal to get down to the roots of the problem. His hope and belief in the capacity of each & every client to improve their quality of life is nothing short of a personal passion. John's creativity in the kitchen and delight in cooking for others comes from his family oriented upbringing. In addition to his certification in Ayurveda, John holds a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Harvard University.

John enjoys sharing Ayurveda within the context of his Catholic roots, and finds Ayurveda gives him an opportunity to participate in the healing mission of the Church. Jesus expressed God's love by feeding and healing the sick. That kindness is the fundamental ministry of Ayurveda as well. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with his wife and 7 kids, and pursuing his love of theology, philosophy, and language.

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I know I'm not supposed to love food, however there is a love affair brewing with all the wonderful soups I'm eating and offering my students ,clients and family. Not until now have I found a good use for my Dried nettles and my overly popular VATA KAPHA population. Being pitta kapha sometimes I simply want to sit on my Vata folks (treat em like a rose) but John the nettles in the soup changed my momma, instantly! She has always thought yoga, massage and Ayurveda was cultish activity and this soup can I tell you, sparked a conversation, a healing, a love for life. Blessings to you John Immel. I owe you boss, cheers 10 stars :)
- Deirdre Smith, Falls church, DC , 11-27-13 (Reply)
I make herbal infusions as Susun Weed teaches: one ounce by weight of dried herb in a quart jar, filled with boiling water and steeped 8-12 hours. Doing this with nettles, i've found that such a very strong nettle tea is a great base for a miso or mushroom soup. It is also yummy by itself with tamari or salt or seaweed and kelp added.
- Karlita, Lake charles, LA
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, 04-05-14 (Reply)
Could you give me an idea of how much nettle can be used each day, or per meal?
- Belinda Steer, Melbourne, VIC , 07-14-14 (Reply)
Yes Belinda, you can use nettles liberally like spinach, kale or other table greens.

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