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In many countries where medical and scientific methods in treating certain illnesses are still limited, herbal remedies are still very much in demand. People from provinces especially in Asia and Africa still rely on herbal treatments and not on very expensive medical procedures and medications. And one of the most popular herbal remedies is the use of urtica dioica or the stinging nettle.
The stinging nettle is effective in fighting harmful organisms. It is usually used to prevent swelling and redness. However, there is more to what it can do. In fact, studies have shown that stinging nettle is also good for the prostate and for the lower urinary tract.
How good is it for the prostate?
Men benefit a lot from the stinging nettle. As men grow older, the higher the risk of them to suffer benign enlargement of the prostate. It has been proven that men who are aged 51 to 60 have 50% chances of getting Benign Prostate Hyperplasia or BPH, which those aged 80 and beyond have 90% chances. Those with BPH suffer frequent need to urinate, especially at night when they’re in bed.
Thanks to stinging nettle, men with BPH can look forward to being treated as studies have proven it to contain the compounds with the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. Now, how does this enzyme work? It actually converts testosterone into DHT or what is known as dihydrotestosterone, an androgen hormone that is related to low testosterone levels and prostate enlargement. Now, with the reduction of DHT, the lower the risk it gives men into getting prostate enlargement.
How good is stinging nettle for the Urinary Tract Health?
This problem comes with issues in the urinary tract health of older men, too. Those who suffer prostate enlargement tend to get frequent urge to urinate, causing them to have urinary tract infection. Stinging nettle was proven to be an effective treatment to this, too, as it was already put to numerous tests along with palmetto and pinus pinaster. During the study, 85% of patients have felt better and have reduced their UTI risks due to the stinging nettle.
If you are experiencing these illnesses, do not hesitate to try herbal remedies such as the stinging nettle. It may not be the best medical treatment out there but it will surely be an effective remedy without the high cost.
