Stinging Nettle Root Extract

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Commonly known as stinging nettle or common nettle, Urtica dioica is a perennial flowering plant originating from Europe, Asia, Northern Africa, and North America. It is the most recognized member of the Urtica genus. The plant's leaves and stems are covered in both non-stinging hairs and numerous stinging trichomes. When these stinging hairs are touched, their tips detach, transforming the hair into a needle that injects a cocktail of compounds, including acetylcholine, histamine, 5-HT (serotonin), moroidin, leukotrienes, and possibly formic acid. This chemical blend causes the characteristic painful sensation, giving the plant its common name, along with colloquialisms like burn nettle, burn weed, and burn hazel. Historically, this plant has been valued for both its medicinal properties and as a food source.

Upon cooking, stinging nettle offers a flavor profile reminiscent of spinach and cucumber. It is a rich source of essential nutrients such as vitamins A and C, iron, potassium, manganese, and calcium. Indigenous populations in North America traditionally harvested young nettle plants for culinary use, particularly in spring when other food options were scarce. The stinging chemicals can be neutralized by soaking the nettles in water or through cooking, allowing for safe handling and consumption.

ATTRIBUTES

• Anti-aging Properties: May support cellular regeneration and combat signs of aging.
• Immune System Modulation: Contributes to regulating immune function and enhancing the body's natural defenses.
• Weight Management Support: Can be incorporated into strategies aimed at healthy weight loss.

APPLICATIONS

• Dietary and Nutritional Supplements: Ideal for use in formulations targeting health and wellness.
• Dosage Forms: Suitable for encapsulation in capsules, softgels, tablets, and for contract manufacturing.
• Food and Beverage Enhancement: Can be incorporated into beverages, solid drink mixes, and as a natural food additive.

ANALYTICAL SPECIFICATIONS

NON-GMO DECLARATION

We affirm, to the best of our knowledge, that this product has not been derived from or processed with genetically modified plant materials.

PURITY AND IMPURITY STATEMENT

We hereby certify, to the best of our knowledge, that this product is free from and was not manufactured using any of the following substances:

• Parabens
• Phthalates
• Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
• Solvents and Residual Solvents

GLUTEN-FREE CERTIFICATION

We declare, to the best of our awareness, that this product is gluten-free and was not produced with any ingredients containing gluten.

BSE/TSE CONFORMITY STATEMENT

We confirm that, to our best knowledge, this product is free from Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) and Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (TSE).

CRUELTY-FREE PLEDGE

We assert, to the best of our knowledge, that this product has not undergone any animal testing.

KOSHER CERTIFICATION

We certify that this product adheres to Kosher dietary standards.

VEGAN CERTIFICATION

We confirm that this product meets Vegan standards.

ALLERGEN INFORMATION

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