Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) Tincture, Dried Leaves Liquid Extract

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica) Tincture, Dried Leaves Liquid Extract

A single-herb liquid extract of dried leaves of Urtica dioica, cold-macerated in small batches and offered either as a traditional tincture in organic sugar-cane alcohol or as a vegetable glycerite.

What you get

• One herb, named to species. Nothing in the bottle but Urtica dioica leaves — the botanical name is printed on the label, so you always know which plant you bought.
• Cold maceration, never heated. The herb steeps at room temperature rather than being boiled or spray-dried, so the volatile and heat-sensitive fractions stay in the liquid.
• Your choice of menstruum. Organic sugar-cane alcohol for a traditional tincture, or a vegetable glycerin extract with no ethanol in it.
• Ethically wild-harvested or sustainably sourced. Wild material is bought from harvesters who work stands on rotation rather than stripping them.
• Nothing else added. No added sugar, no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances. Non-GMO and gluten-free.
• Made in the USA in an FDA-registered facility.
• Sizes from 2 fl oz to 2 gallons, including multi-packs — the same extract whether you are trying it or restocking.

About the plant

The nettle sting is mechanical. Each hair is a hollow tube of silica drawn to a point that snaps off on contact and works like a hypodermic needle, injecting the contents of the cell beneath. Drying or heating destroys the whole apparatus, which is why dried nettle is harmless to handle. Dioica means two houses: male and female flowers grow on separate plants, in drooping green tassels. Nettles are one of the best indicators of nitrogen-rich ground, so a stand of them usually marks where people or livestock once were. The stems also yield a strong bast fibre, which was woven into cloth across northern Europe and used for German army uniforms when cotton ran out in the First World War.

Ingredients

Tincture: Urtica dioica dried leaves, organic sugar-cane alcohol, distilled water, vegetable glycerin USP.
Glycerite: Urtica dioica dried leaves, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water.

No added sugar. Contains no artificial colours, preservatives or fragrances.

Suggested use

Shake well before use. Take 20–30 drops (about 1 ml, one full squeeze of the dropper bulb) in 2 oz of water or juice, up to 4 times daily, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

Warnings

Nettle may lower blood sugar and blood pressure and may add to the effect of diuretics. Speak to a practitioner first if you take medication for any of those. Not for use in pregnancy.

Keep out of reach of children. Not for use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. If you are taking any medication, have a medical condition, or are scheduled for surgery, consult a healthcare practitioner before use. Discontinue use if an adverse reaction occurs. Do not use if the tamper seal is broken or missing. Store tightly capped in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Actual packaging may carry different or additional information; always read the label before use.