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Stinging Nettles

Swanson Superior Herbs
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Stinging Nettle 250 mg
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Score84
A capsule best suited to combined leaf-and-root nettle use. Leaf and root are clearly separated, which is the main limitation for matching the formula to a specific goal.
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Quantity:120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Testosterone Support

Score 84

A capsule best suited to combined leaf-and-root nettle use. Leaf and root are clearly separated, which is the main limitation for matching the formula to a specific goal.
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Analysis

The label provides 250 mg leaf extract plus 67.5 mg root extract. Leaf and root are clearly separated, while the leaf portion names silicic acid as a marker.

Leaf supports histamine and inflammatory pathways, while the smaller root portion is the more relevant part for speculative hormone-binding effects. Clear separation improves goal matching even though direct testosterone evidence remains limited.

Stinging nettle may add to the effects of diuretic medicines and increase fluid or electrolyte changes. The excellent value should be weighed against leaf and root are clearly separated and the resulting uncertainty about goal-specific potency.

Who is it for
  • Combined leaf-and-root nettle use
  • People who prefer a capsule
  • Budget-conscious users
Best for
  • Combined leaf-and-root nettle use
  • Situational botanical support
  • Simple single-herb routines

Pros

  • 250 mg leaf extract plus 67.5 mg root extract is disclosed
  • Plant part is clearly identified
  • Very favorable serving value

Cons

  • Leaf and root are clearly separated
  • The leaf portion names silicic acid as a marker
  • Limited direct evidence for testosterone support

Warnings

  • Stinging nettle may add to the effects of diuretic medicines and could increase fluid or electrolyte changes.
  • Do not rely on nettle as a testosterone treatment; direct human evidence is limited.
  • Use should match the clearly identified plant part because root and leaf are not interchangeable for every goal.

Nutrient quality

86 Highest impact

Separate leaf and root extracts provide useful plant-part clarity. A modest root portion and incomplete extract-strength data limit depth.

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Ingredient transparency

83 Highest impact

Both nettle portions and their amounts are clearly identified. Full directions, extraction ratios, and inactive ingredients remain absent.

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Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

Customer sentiment is very strong. A substantial rating base makes the average dependable, while no narrative feedback was supplied.

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Value for money

98 Highest impact

Serving economics are highly favorable. Formula quality supports excellent practical value.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitB Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality

Leaf and root nettle extracts provide focused support for histamine and inflammatory signaling. The combined amount is meaningful, and the leaf extract includes a named marker.

Using two plant parts may broaden situational use, although their anti-inflammatory roles are not identical. The concise label avoids padding but remains limited to one botanical pathway.

Study evidence
Stinging Nettle Supportive 5 studies
Testosterone Support
Testosterone Support
Impact
Moderate effect
D Goal FitC Strength of SupportF CoverageA Formula Quality

Nettle root may support free testosterone by interacting with sex hormone-binding proteins, but human evidence remains limited. The formula clearly separates leaf and root extracts and provides useful marker information for the leaf portion.

Most of the amount comes from leaf, while the root portion tied more closely to the goal is modest. The streamlined design is easy to assess but covers only one speculative pathway.

Study evidence

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Nettles leaf extract (Silicic Acid)
 250 mg
Nettles root extract
67.5 mg
Adults 18–50
Report overview
Stinging Nettle (Silicic Acid) · 250 mg OverallScore90
B Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

Clearly identified leaf and root extracts provide a substantial combined amount. The larger leaf portion names silicic acid as an active marker, adding meaningful potency information. Very favorable serving cost makes the formula a strong value despite having no single goal-specific plant-part focus.

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81 Performance

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78 Performance

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Nettle 300 mg

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<p>This is one of the strongest remaining quality alternatives, although the supplied data do not establish a complete upgrade over the original. Nettle root extract supplies the main active, with additional nettle creating a substantial total serving. Missing extract concentration and incomplete plant-part details limit precision, while the supply offers good value.</p>
81 Budget

Stinging Nettle Root 500 mg

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<p>Fewer than three eligible products have a confirmed lower serving cost, so this is one of the closest available budget fallbacks. A substantial nettle root amount provides clear, focused raw-herb value. Lack of extraction and active-marker data limits predictable potency.</p>
80 Budget

Stinging Nettles 480 mg

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83 Budget

Nettle Root 250 mg

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<p>Fewer than three eligible products have a confirmed lower serving cost, so this is one of the closest available budget fallbacks. Two identified nettle root species provide a substantial focused serving. Missing concentration ratios and active-marker standardization limit potency precision, but the long supply offers excellent value.</p>
81 Value

Stinging Nettle Leaf 400 mg

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<p>Its ingredient focus and serving economics give it one of the better value balances among the remaining eligible choices. A substantial nettle leaf amount provides focused raw-herb support. Lack of extraction and active-marker data makes potency less predictable than a characterized leaf extract.</p>
79 Value

Nettle 450 mg

Solaray
<p>Its ingredient focus and serving economics give it one of the better value balances among the remaining eligible choices. The formula provides a large amount of identified nettle species at a low cost. Missing plant part and preparation details make its intended use and potency difficult to judge despite strong raw-herb value.</p>
83 Value

Stinging Nettle Root Extract 250 mg

NOW
<p>Its ingredient focus and serving economics give it one of the better value balances among the remaining eligible choices. A substantial nettle root extract amount supports focused botanical use. Missing extract ratio and active-marker data limit potency comparison with studied preparations.</p>
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The effect of hydro alcoholic Nettle (Urtica dioica) extracts on insulin sensitivity and some inflammatory indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized double-blind control trial.
    Namazi N; Esfanjani AT; Heshmati J; Bahrami A · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2012
    Randomized trial50 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  2. Urtica Dioica Root Extract on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Akbar Karami A; Sheikhsoleimani M; Reza Memarzadeh M; Haddadi E; Bakhshpour M; Mohammadi N; Mehdi Mirhashemi S · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2021
    Randomized trial60 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  3. Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Hox Alpha, a Dry Extract from Stinging Nettle Leaves versus OTC NSAIDs in Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective, Propensity-Matched 12-Week Analysis from the German Pain e-Registry (SIPHARO Study).
    Überall MA; Küster MA; Müller-Schwefe PCG; Müller-Schwefe GHH · Journal of pain research · 2026
    Cohort study2,146 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  4. [Recommendations of the DGRh Committee on Complementary Medicine and Nutrition on the application of selected phytotherapeutic drugs and herbal medicines in rheumatology].
    Keyßer G; Seifert O; Frohne I; Michalsen A; Pfeil A; Reuß-Borst M; Sander O · Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2025
    Guideline / consensusAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  5. Randomized controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain
    C Randall, H Randall, F Dobbs, C Hutton, H Sanders · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 2000
    Randomized trial27 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle