Urtica urens, commonly known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle, dog nettle, or burning nettle, is a herbaceous annual flowering plant species in the nettle family urticaceae. A pdf form of materia medica helps students like us to read on smart. As an amazon associate, the national center for homeopathy earns from qualifying purchases. Every homeopathic remedy is explained in detail by william boericke, m. Urtica urens is a drug used in homoeopathy for uric acid diathesis, joint pains, enuresis, spleen affections, gout, etc. Pharmacognostic and physicochemical study of urtica urens l a. Ii, 162 homoeopathic pharmacopoeia of united states, 7. Urtica urens is oneof the best remedy in treating gout. These therapies are not substitutions for standard medical care.
The objective of present preliminary study was to assess the antiinflammatory, analgesic and antiarthritic effect of some homoeopathic mother. A dictionary of practical materia medica by john henry clarke, m. As the name suggests this is useful for urticaria, but only the sort that produces little vesicles andor raised lumps like nettle rash. My attempt has always been to create a new and easytouse materia medica for homeopaths to use in daily practice, while still remaining accessible for use at home and in the classroom. In eastern europe, nettle tea is drunk to relieve menstrual complaints and to encourage lactation. Generalities as its common name stinging nettle implies, it produces stinging or stingingburning pains. It is native to eurasia and it can be found in north america and new zealand as an introduced species. Materia medica of new and old homeopathic medicines pp 247250 cite as. How urtica urens is effective for various diseases is listed in repertory format. A pdf form of materia medica helps students like us to read on smart phones while traveling and ppt presentation offers class room lecture in your laptop. It is an erect, ascending, annual herb which is distributed widely throughout the temperate zone of the world.
Urtica urens, or the common stinging nettle, is native to europe and asia, though it grows in most temperate climates. A practitioners handbook of materia medica and therapeutics the. Apr 14, 2015 latin binomial urtica dioica root common name nettle root family urticaceae 3 parts used root qualities drying, warm 9 active constituents sterols and steryl glycosides, lectin, polyphenols, ph. Two doses and soaking in a hypericumcalendula solution healed the burn and blisters within half an hour. Urtica urens symptoms of the homeopathic medicine urtica urens from a text book of materia medica and therapeutics by a.
Boerickes new manual of materia medica mentions urtica urens as it is useful in pain in acute gout and pain in ankle and wrist 20. The concordance repertory of the more characteristic. Gouthomoeopathic remedy urtica urens to eliminate uric. Nettle urtica dioica the school of evolutionary herbalism. Urtica urens homoeopathy medicine urtica urens is commonly known as stinging nettle because it produces stinging or stinging burning pains in the body. I could fill a little book with cases in proof of this statement. Find all the symptoms of urtica urens urtica urens homeopathy medicine urtica urens from william boerickes pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica, comprising the characteristic and guiding. Materia medica, therapeutics and case reports book online at best prices in india on. Urtica urens homoeopathic materia medica by william. A recent german clinical trial suggest a possible biochemical mechanism of action teucher et al, 1996.
All you need to do is to utilize it under guidance. Materia medica by william boericke, urtica urens, read the full book on. The two renowned homeopaths and authors to this book make homeopathy applications as simple as learning abc. Pharmacognostic and physicochemical study of urtica urens. Start by taking stinging nettle tea, one cup daily for 2 weeks.
Mar 07, 20 stinging nettle according to tradition, caesars troops introduced the roman nettle into britain because they thought that they would need to flail themselves with nettles to keep warm. The provings of urtica are not very extensive, but supplemented by clinical observations, the picture is fairly complete. Urtica is a genus of flowering plants in the family urticaceae. Homeopathy, phytotherapy, gemmotherapy, oligoelements and schuessler tissue salts are modalities used in traditional medicine. Urtica can be used for minor burns and scalds as well. Sunburn, scalds, first degree burns with intense burning, itching, crawling, stinging, prickling heat. Urtica urens is best known for its healing properties when dealing with allergic skin reactions. Urtica urens nettle description urtica dioica stinging nettle and urtica urens dwarf nettle are members of the urticaceae family native to eurasia, and are considered therapeutically interchangeable. Symptoms of the homeopathic medicine urtica urens from a text book of materia medica and therapeutics by a.
Excerpt from the concordance repertory of the more characteristic symptoms of the materia medica, vol. The present book offers stepby step approach to recognize and treat more than. When i first became interested in homeopathy i set up a first aid kit using my tutors. Burns that sting like nettle rash, but where the skin is not too sore to touch. Dwarf nettle, small stinging nettle, burning nettle, dog nettle. It helps relieve hives, eczema and itchy rashes, insect stings and bites, allergic reactions to shellfish, and a sunburn or firstdegree burns. Urtica urens homoeopathic materia medica by william boericke. Nettles is likely one of our most nutritious plants in the western materia medica, and it treads that. British institute of homeopathy, diploma course manual, 2003. Phatak describes the clinically confirmed symptoms of the homeopathic remedy urtica urens in his concise materia medica, published in 1977.
Many species have stinging hairs and may be called nettles or stinging nettles, although the latter name applies particularly to urtica dioica. Important while above selflimiting or acute complaints are suitable for home treatment, also contact your healthcare provider during emergency situations or if symptoms worsen or. Urtica urens, also known as stinging nettle short form. I am 54 years old and have been suffering with some weird and very bothersome stomachskin rash food allergy for a few years. The materia medica by william boericke was written in 1901. It was introduced to homoeopathy in 1856 by fiard in, hirschelsarchiv. Pharmacy resource center boiron usa for health care. The following symptoms often indicate the need for urtica urens. These and many other books about homeopathy can be purchased online or at your local bookstore.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Download book pdf materia medica of new and old homeopathic medicines pp 199201 cite as. You may have these herbs in the form of tincture or in the capsule form. Urtica urens used in homoeopathy for uric acid and joint.
First aid materia medica the next few pages provide the names of some of the frequently used homeopathic remedies for first aid situations, indications for their use, and some very basic information about each one. Urtica urens the lesser nettle is used in homeopathy as opposed to urtica dioica the greater nettle which is used in herbal remedies. About the publisher forgotten books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Contact with this nettle inevitably results in an irritated, painful rash as a result of the injection of a liquid stored in small cells in the. The herbs that help t cure urticaria are urtica dioica stinging nettle, ganoderma and urtica urens. Nettles are used medicinally as a cleansing spring tonic and a nourishing vegetable if gathered when leaves are young. He was the compilor and editor of the pocket manual of homoe opathic materia medica. Nettle root urtica dioica root herbal materia medica 2 folio. Uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients in urtica urens. Urtica urens, commonly known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle, dog nettle or burning nettle, is a herbaceous annual flowering plant species in the nettle family urticaceae. Homeopathic uses are based on the materia medica and are not supported by clinical trials. It is reputed to sting more strongly than common nettle. When you click through the special links on the nch website to purchase an item sold or services. Urtica urens herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects, nutrients.
Boericke w 1997 pocket manual of homoeopathic materia medica and. Jonathan treasure reprinted from the journal of the american herbalists guild 2003, 42. Robin murphy explains that, it is useful in both acute and chronic gout. Burnett did indeed fill a little book with his cases. Homeopathic urtica urens has been used primarily for its beneficial effects on. The third editon of the natures materia medica was designed to be a complete rewrite and major upgrade of the homeopathic remedy guide, second edition. Radium bromide an important addition to the materia medica especially since the provings by diffenbach have precisionized its use radium brom of 1800000 radioa. Urtica urens herb uses, benefits, cures, side effects. Materia medica of new and old homeopathic medicines. Materia medica of new and old homeopathic medicines pp 247250 cite as urtica urens dwarf nettle, small stinging nettle, burning nettle, dog nettle. The following are the main indications for urtica urens. Pharmacognostic and physicochemical study of urtica urens l. The following text is excerpted from that book and explains the symptoms covered by this remedy. It is a robust plant, known by most, that grows virtually all over the world.
From harvesting plants in the french alps to creating mother tinctures in the boiron laboratory, jean and his team work diligently to ensure they are producing highquality medicines for their patients and consumers. En outre, le mot urtica existait en latin et designait lortie. Your body has incredible healing powers of its own. The materia medica by john henry clarke was written in 1902. Online materia medica international academy of classical. You may be surprised to know that the humble and commonly shunned urtica urens or stinging nettle plant can produce such an exquisite meal. Urtica trianae rusby, commonly known as lesser nettle, belongs to the family urticaceae.
I took urtica after spilling a very hot cream sauce over my hand, which blistered within 30 seconds. These botanical data are largely derived from a manual of the medical. Homeopathic mother tinctures materia medica pdf, pdf objectives. The letters hpus indicate that this ingredient is officially included in the homeopathic pharmacop. Homeopathic urtica urens has been used primarily for its beneficial. Urtica urens from materia medica by william boericke. Gouthomoeopathic remedy urtica urens to eliminate uric acid case presentations march. Homeopathy books read online or free homeopathic books. Rheumatism associated with urticarialike eruptions. In traditional european herbalism, stinging nettle urtica dioica, u. In homoeopathy, urtica urens is widely used for the treatment of uric acidrelated problems such as gout, uric acid diathesis, joint pain, lithiasis, urticaria, allergy, itching, insect bites and burns. William boericke 1849 1929 was an austrianborn american physician who became a influential exponent of homeopathy.
Herbal materia medica fifth edition by michael moore outlines of over 500 major botanical medicines, with the preferred forms and methods of their preparations, strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosages environmental status, and potential dangers southwest school of botanical medicine po box 4565 bisbee, az 85603. Urtica urens stingingnettle a remedy for agalactia and lithiasis. Robin murphy natures materia medica homeopathy books. If you need a materia medica to use the products its not first aid. Family urticaceae, known as annual nettle, dwarf nettle, small nettle. In this 1937 video, boirons cofounder, pharmacist jean boiron, shows us the steps taken to manufacture homeopathic medicines. Its also a useful remedy in types of gout, rheumatism, malaria, shellfish allergy, and agalactorrhea breast milk deficiency or failure. Namaskar dosto urtica urens bahut hi effective medicine hai urticaria ke liye uric. Homeopathy today offers an array of treatments for common health problems. Urtica dioica, the common nettle, has similar if not identical properties.