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The Arthritis Foundation suggest that people who want to try the tea drink one cup three times per day. However, it is important to discuss this with a doctor first. Benign prostatic hyperplasia Ibrahim, M., et al. (2018). Investigation of phytochemical constituents and their pharmacological properties isolated from the genus Urtica: Critical review and analysis [Abstract]. However, scientific research into nettle tea more specifically is limited. Most studies focus on dried nettle leaves or nettle tinctures. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Amal_Ait_Haj_Said/publication/283675999_Highlights_on_nutritional_and_therapeutic_value_of_stinging_nettle_Urtica_Dioica/links/5852f6bd08ae7d33e01ab3a2.pdf https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/treatment/complementary-therapies/supplements-and-vitamins/supplement-and-herb-guide-for-arthritis-symptomshttps://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/110/table-of-contents/hg110-herbpro-stingingnettle/ Safarinejad, M. S. (2005). Urtica dioica for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: A prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study [Abstract].
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, occurs when the prostate gland grows too large and presses on the urethra. This can cause difficulty urinating or incomplete urination.Said, A. A. H., et al. (2015). Highlight on nutritional and therapeutic value of stinging nettle ( Urtica dioica).