Hemp-nettle

Galeopsis segetum

Other names: Downy hemp-nettle, Galeopsidis herba, Hohlzahn

European

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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.

infusion · aerial parts

Part used: aerial parts

Traditional use: expectorant for mild catarrh, cough, bronchitis

Proposed mechanism: silicic-acid-bearing herb

Evidence:Traditional (systematized)

Contains silicic acid; not a notable food

European

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)