Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Nettle (Urtica dioica), particularly in mixed herbal preparations, has a history of traditional use for various ailments, including childhood colic. In European and Western herbalism, nettle is often combined with other herbs and used as a mild diuretic, anti-inflammatory, or nutritive tonic, but its specific use for colic in children is based largely on anecdotal or folk tradition rather than rigorous scientific study. Herbalists have sometimes included nettle in mixtures intended to soothe digestive discomfort, likely due to its general reputation for supporting gastrointestinal health and its mild anti-inflammatory properties. However, there are no robust clinical trials or high-quality scientific studies that directly assess the efficacy or safety of nettle (alone or in combination) for treating colic in infants or children. Most references to nettle for this purpose are found in older herbal texts or ethnobotanical surveys rather than in medical literature. Given the lack of scientific validation, the evidence supporting nettle’s use for pediatric colic is considered very weak (rated as 1), and modern medical guidelines do not recommend it as a treatment. Care should always be taken when using herbal remedies in children, as safety data is often insufficient.

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