4. Improves Kidney Health
Stinging nettles are a great source of health benefits. Diuretic is another advantage of the stinging nettle. This is a fancy word for “makes you want to pee more”. This is important, especially for those who have a difficult time releasing liquids even when their body wants to.
Urinating removes wastes like excess Salts urea and creatinine. The body can wash away harmful bacteria from the urinary tract and kidneys by increasing the volume. This is why nettle can be used as an adjunct to treatment for urinary infections.
The stinging nettle can also prevent kidney stones. Researchers found in a 2014 study that rats treated with nettle extract developed less calcium-oxalate, which is a common contributor to kidney stone formation.
