Hemp-nettle
Galeopsis segetum
Other names: Downy hemp-nettle, Galeopsidis herba, Hohlzahn
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Safety information
Safety information
Toxicity: None known at traditional tea doses (cited as well-tolerated); data limited.
Contraindications: Lack of data in pregnancy/lactation and children — avoid; known hypersensitivity.
Interactions: None well documented; theoretical mild diuretic additivity.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Avoid (lack of data).
Evidence level
Traditional (systematized)
Documented in systematic traditional medicine literature.
Preparations
infusion · aerial parts
Part used: aerial parts
Traditional use: expectorant for mild catarrh, cough, bronchitis
Proposed mechanism: silicic-acid-bearing herb
Evidence:Traditional (systematized)
Associated conditions
Nutritional notes
Contains silicic acid; not a notable food
Healing traditions
Related plants
Sources (3)
- Hempnettle (Galeopsis) — Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosing — WebMD (EN)
- Hempnettle — RxList (EN)
- Phenolic Acid … Antioxidant … of Galeopsis spp. (Lamiaceae) from Romanian Flora (PMC)
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