Nettle root extract
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Basic information
Product Name: Nettle root extract
Appearance: Brown to yellow powder or granular
Standard Packing: 25kg/drum
Solubility: Dissolve in water and ethanol.
Source & Botanical Characteristics:
Scientific Name:Urtica dioica (Common stinging nettle, primary medicinal species)
Common Names: Stinging nettle, burn weed (due to formic acid in leaf hairs)
Medicinal Parts: Taproot (harvested in autumn for peak potency)
Key Component Distribution:
Root bark: β-sitosterol (anti-inflammatory)
Xylem: Lignans (e.g., secoisolariciresinol, 5α-reductase inhibitor)
Habitat: Temperate humid regions; wild in Europe, Asia, and North America
Standard: CP2020,JP,Customer Made
Core Active Components
1 . Major Bioactive Compounds
Component Category |
Representative Compounds |
Content Range |
Primary Effects |
Lignans |
Urtioside |
0.8-2.5% |
Anti-BPH (5α-reductase inhibition) |
Polysaccharides |
Arabinogalactan (AGP) |
5-15% |
Immunomodulation (macrophage activation) |
Phenolic Acids |
Caffeic acid |
0.3-1.0% |
Antioxidant (DPPH scavenging >80%) |
Phytosterols |
β-Sitosterol |
0.5-1.8% |
Cholesterol-lowering (LDL reduction 15-20%) |
Triterpenes |
Ursolic acid |
0.2-0.7% |
Anti-inflammatory (COX-2 inhibition) |
2.Synergistic Effects:
Lignans + Zinc: BPH inhibition efficacy ↑35%
β-Sitosterol + Polysaccharides: Enhanced immunomodulation
High Purity
100% Natural
Compliant with standards
Stable supplying
Quality ensured
Versatile Applications
Urinary System Protection
Mechanisms:
5α-reductase inhibition (60% DHT reduction)
Androgen receptor (AR) signaling blockade
Clinical Data: 300mg/day extract reduces IPSS scores by 40% in 6 months
Metabolic Regulation
β-Sitosterol inhibits cholesterol absorption (↓30% intestinal uptake)
Improves type II diabetes (12% fasting glucose reduction)
Anti-Inflammatory & Immunomodulation
Application Fields Green max
1. Pharmaceutical Uses:
Urology: Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) treatment
Endocrinology: Diabetes adjuvant therapy
2.Functional Foods:
Men's health capsules: Improves urinary flow
Cholesterol-lowering tablets: 18% LDL reduction
3. Cosmetics:
Anti-hair loss serums: Blocks DHT damage to follicles
Anti-aging creams: Stimulates collagen synthesis
Technological Innovations
Nano-encapsulation (improves lignan bioavailability)
Tissue culture techniques (shortens production cycles)
Emerging Applications
Menopause management (phytoestrogenic effects)
Sports supplements: Anti-fatigue applications
Usage Guidelines
Recommended Dosage
Application |
Formulation |
Concentration |
Duration |
Prostate health |
Oral capsules |
250-500mg/day |
3-6 months |
Cholesterol control |
Oral tablets |
300-600mg/day |
2-4 months |
Hair loss prevention |
Scalp serum |
2-5% |
Continuous use |
Precautions
When taken on an empty stomach, it may cause mild gastrointestinal discomfort
Long-term use requires liver function monitoring
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