Stinging nettle (Urtica dioica) is a widely distributed medicinal plant with diverse pharmacological properties. Due to its rich chemical composition—including vitamins, minerals, flavonoids, and chlorophyll—it exhibits hemostatic, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, antianemic, immunostimulating, and hypoglycemic effects. In both traditional and official medicine, nettle is used for the treatment of anemia, bleeding, joint diseases, skin conditions, and as part of complex therapy for diabetes mellitus. Various medicinal forms include decoctions, infusions, juice, extracts, and herbal preparations. Despite its high efficacy, the plant has a number of contraindications, which require caution in its use. This article summarizes current data on the potential applications of stinging nettle in medical practice.

stinging nettle, Urtica dioica, medicinal plants, phytotherapy, hemostatic effect, anti-inflammatory effect, anemia, diabetes mellitus, biologically active substances, traditional medicine, vitamins, flavonoids.

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