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Urtica dioica extract

An extract of Urtica dioica (stinging nettle; common nettle), a herbaceous perennial flowering plant in the family Urticaceae, with potential antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anti-anemia and anti-hypertensive activities, and may help control fatigue. Urtica dioica extract contains a wide variety of phytochemicals, including, but not limited to, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, essential amino acids, polyphenols and carotenoids. Upon oral administration, the active ingredients in Urtica dioica may exert a wide variety of effects.
Synonym:common nettle extract
stinging nettle extract
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