Stinging Nettle to calm the immune system?

Stinging nettle root (Urtica dioica rhizome) contains a small-molecular-weight lectin (Urtica dioica agglutinin) purified from the root, which is capable of modulating aspects of the immune system. The lectin in Urtica dioica might beneficially modulate an overactive immune system by reducing tumor necrosis factor-alpha and interleukin-1 beta. The lectin in Urtica root (UDA) is a T-cell mitogen, with the ability to discriminate a particular population of CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells which results in an increase in immune tolerance. Probably due to its ability to alter the production of anti-self antibodies, the lectin in Urtica root has been shown to protect the kidneys and cardiovascular system from the progression of experimentally induced autoimmune damage in mice. Use of this lectin should be avoided in blood types AB or B as there are reports that the lectin agglutinates red blood cells carrying the B antigen.

PETER J. D'ADAMO

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I use it myself and it's also good for blood type O and A Candida and prostate sufferers. The herb is used in a lot of hair tonics. Can get it at any health food store in capsules and it's Stinging Nettle root, not the leaf variety.

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Permalink Reply by Heather L on November 30, 2009 at 1:10pm
Hey Mike,

Have you found it to help with your hair loss? Over the years I have tried so many things and been to several different types holistic doctors. One did have me try stinging nettle root- I gave it about 6 months and did not notice it do a thing for me. Perhaps I did not give it long enough?? Just wondering if you see any re-growth from using it?

Good luck!
Permalink Reply by Mike Staffieri RHN on November 30, 2009 at 1:45pm
I've been taking it for 2 years and I'm of the belief that you need to tackle Alopcia from a few angles and this angle is the immune modulating the anti self antibodies so it may be better for arresting further hair lose or reoccurring hair lose after it's grown back. I also use it for prostate health.

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