Herbs and plantsNettle for anemia — does this weed raise iron levels in the blood?
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Henryk Różański says that preparations made from nettle rhizomes and roots are supposed to stimulate blood formation and increase hemoglobin levels.
- Young nettle herb is supposed to provide iron and stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
- Hubert Czerniak links a drop in iron levels to a drop in hemoglobin and the possibility of developing anemia.
What the authors write
Henryk Różański
Preparations made from nettle rhizomes and roots are supposed to stimulate blood formation and increase hemoglobin levels.
„They stimulate hemopoiesis, or blood formation, which is reflected in an increase in the number of erythrocytes and lymphocytes and in blood hemoglobin levels. Their detoxifying, anti-inflammatory, and regenerative properties may be used in the herbal treatment of rheumatic and dermatological diseases.”Wzmagają procesy hemopoezy, czy tworzenia krwi, co przejawia się we wzroście liczby erytrocytów i limfocytów oraz wzroście poziomu hemoglobiny we krwi. Właściwości odtruwające, przeciwzapalne i regenerujące mogą zostać wykorzystane w fitoterapii chorób reumatycznych i dermatologicznych.
Henryk Różański
Young nettle herb is supposed to provide iron and stimulate the bone marrow to produce red blood cells.
„It has a detoxifying and strengthening effect. It provides easily absorbed vitamins K, C, A (provitamin), and E, as well as iron, magnesium, and silicon. It improves well-being. It stimulates the bone marrow to produce red blood cells. It dispels the pallor and weakness of spring. A tincture (1 part ground herb to 5 parts 40% alcohol), made from fresh herb, strengthens the hair and nourishes the skin (rinses, washing).”Działa odtruwająco i wzmacniająco. Dostarcza łatwo przyswajalną witaminę K, C, A (prowitamina), E, żelazo, magnez i krzem. Poprawia samopoczucie. Pobudza szpik do wytwarzania krwinek czerwonych. Usuwa wiosenną bladość i osłabienie. Intrakt (1 częśc ziela mielonego na 5 częsci alkoholu 40%) na swieżym zielu wzmacnia włosy i odżywia skórę (płukanki, przemywanie).
Jan Jaśkowski
Nettle herb is listed as a source of iron.
„Above all, nettle herb is an invaluable source of mineral salts such as iron, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, silicon, and potassium. It is also a source of vitamins A, E, K, B2, and C. In addition, nettle contains chlorophyll, flavonoids, organic acids, and tannins.”Przede wszystkim ziele pokrzywy jest nieocenionym źródłem soli mineralnych, takich jak żelazo, wapń, fosfor, magnez, krzem oraz potas. Jest ona także źródłem witamin A, E, K, B2 oraz C. Dodatkowo pokrzywa zawiera chlorofil, flawonoidy, kwasy organiczne i garbniki.
Henryk Różański
Anemia is listed among the conditions for which nettle is used.
„Indications: enlarged prostate gland, hyperthyroidism, lack of ovulation, pale skin and emaciation caused by anorexia and anemia, extreme sports, chronic skin diseases, obesity, diabetes, low urine output, urinary stones, inflammation of the urinary tract, hair and nail disorders, reduced resistance to infections, poisoning, detoxifying and rejuvenating (regenerative) treatments, rheumatism, arthritis, inflammation of the respiratory tract, colds, and a tendency to hemorrhage.”Wskazania: przerost gruczołu krokowego, nadczynność tarczycy, brak owulacji, bladość skóry i wychudzenie spowodowane anoreksją i niedokrwistością, uprawianie sportów ekstremalnych, przewlekłe choroby skóry, otyłość, cukrzyca, skąpomocz, kamica moczowa, stan zapalny układu moczowego, choroby włosów i paznokci, obniżona odporność na infekcje, zatrucia, kuracje odtruwające i odmładzające (regenerujące), reumatyzm, artretyzm, nieżyt układu oddechowego, przeziębienie, skłonności do krwotoków.
Hubert Czerniak
A drop in iron levels is said to cause a drop in hemoglobin and may lead to anemia.
„A drop in iron levels causes a decrease in the amount of hemoglobin, which in turn causes red blood cells to become smaller and leads to microcytic anemia. This is the body’s defense against oxygen deprivation. A smaller red blood cell has a greater surface-area-to-mass ratio, allowing it to release oxygen more quickly as it carries it to peripheral tissues.”Spadek żelaza powoduje spadek ilości hemoglobiny, a to powoduje spadek wielkości erytrocytów i anemię mikrocytarną. Jest to obrona organizmu przed niedotlenieniem. Mniejsza krwinka czerwona ma większy stosunek powierzchni do masy, dzięki czemu szybciej oddaje tlen, niesiony przez nią do tkanek obwodowych.
Henryk Różański
Iron deficiency causes hypochromic anemia.
„Iron deficiency causes hypochromic anemia. Symptoms of iron deficiency include weakness, with a marked reduction in the strength of striated muscles, impaired intellectual performance, and an increased tendency to develop infectious diseases.
Unfortunately, iron ascorbate is now used only occasionally in medicines and supplements because of its high price.”Niedobór żelaza wywołuje niedokrwistość niedobarwliwą. Objawem niedoboru żelaza jest osłabienie z wyraźnym zmniejszeniem siły mięśni prążkowanych, upośledzeniem sprawności intelektualnej i zwiększoną skłonnością do zapadania na choroby zakaźne.
Niestety askorbinian żelaza jest obecnie sporadycznie używany w lekach i suplementach z powodu wysokiej ceny.
Research from PubMed · Europe PMC
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Total number of studies on this topic in PubMed: 2.
The study included nettle among wild plants and assessed iron release, but did not examine whether eating it raises iron levels in the blood.
Aim of the study: In this study, the effects of farm additives on eight wild plants from Nyamira County, Kenya were evaluated for their release of iron, copper, calcium, potassium and magnesium. A hundred and sixty traditional medicinal practitioners were surveyed and found to use Solanum indicum, Carissa edulis, Urtica dioica, Clerodendrum myricoides, Aloe vera, Plectranthus barbatus, Bidens pilosa and Solanum mauense.
Results: The plants from areas with high use of farm additives were found to have statistically significant high total levels of copper from the area with no or little application. Elemental analysis of the molecular species fractions into < 3 kDa, 3-10 kDa, 10 kDa-0.45 μm and 0.45-5 μm mass fractions showed that the mass distribution of the elements in the plants depended on the element. The nutritional elements released by gastrointestinal digestion were more than those released aquatically. Farm additives had no significant effect on the levels of most nutritional elements determined and the plants can be used as mineral element supplements in the human body in addition to their therapeutic activity.
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