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A review on nettle leaf and its pharmacological & phytochemical aspects

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  • Anshul Namdev
  • Shivani Fotedar
  • Dr. Arun Kumar Gupta

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Volume / Issue3 / 2 (April-June 2022)
Pages49-56
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Abstract

Stinging nettles can be originated all over the world. Plant hairs situated on the leaves and stems contain a number of chemicals, which can cause a stinging reaction and painful irritation when brought into interaction with human skin. However, stinging nettles have a number of health profits and have been used therapeutically since at least the times of Ancient Greece. Studies have shown that all parts of the nettle have antioxidant, antimicrobial and pro-health capabilities. Maximum nettle medicines are made from the flowers, stems and leaves, but roots are also used in pharmacology & They possess various pharmacological activities. This valuable plant has been used most usually as a diuretic and for treating painful muscles and joints, eczema, gout and anaemia. Nettles may be used as a vegetable, in juice, tea and as an ingredient in many dishes. The use of stinging nettles as a feed component could also completely affect the health of poultry and animal productivity. However, despite these proven benefits, the nettle is still an undervalued plant. The leaves and root extract of stinging possess various activities like hypoglycaemic, anti-inflammatory, antiproliferative, antioxidant, hypolipemic, Hepatoprotective, antirheumatic, antineoplastic, antiviral activity and antibacterial activity.

Keywords

Stinging nettlesAnti-InflammatoryHepatoprotectiveAnti-NeoplasticAntioxidantHypolipemicImmunomodulatory activityAnti- Microbial activity

How to Cite

Namdev, A., Fotedar, S., & Gupta, A. K. (2022). A review on nettle leaf and its pharmacological & phytochemical aspects. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 3(2), 49-56.

Namdev, Anshul, et al. "A review on nettle leaf and its pharmacological & phytochemical aspects." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 3, no. 2, 2022, pp. 49-56.

Namdev, A., Fotedar, S. and Gupta, A. K. (2022) 'A review on nettle leaf and its pharmacological & phytochemical aspects', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 3(2), pp. 49-56.

Namdev A, Fotedar S, Gupta AK. A review on nettle leaf and its pharmacological & phytochemical aspects. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2022;3(2):49-56.

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