Synopsis

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

Nettle (Urtica dioica), commonly known as stinging nettle, has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine for a variety of ailments, including bone health. In some traditional European and Asian systems, nettle preparations (sometimes mixed with other herbs) have been recommended to support general bone health and to help strengthen bones, which may loosely relate to osteoporosis. The rationale is partly due to nettle’s content of minerals such as calcium, magnesium, and silica, all of which are important for bone metabolism.

However, scientific evidence specifically supporting nettle’s effectiveness for osteoporosis is lacking. There are no robust clinical trials in humans demonstrating that nettle, alone or in combination with other herbs, can prevent, treat, or reverse osteoporosis. Any potential benefit is largely inferred from its mineral content rather than direct effects on bone density or fracture risk. The evidence rating is low because of the absence of well-designed studies specific to osteoporosis outcomes. Nettle may have other health benefits, but its use for osteoporosis should be regarded as traditional and not scientifically validated at this time.

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