Planta Med 1990; 56(1): 44-47
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-960881
Paper

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Randomized, Double-Blind Study of Freeze-Dried Urtica dioica in the Treatment of Allergic Rhinitis

Paul Mittman
  • National College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, Oregon 97216, U.S.A.
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Publication History

1989

Publication Date:
05 January 2007 (online)

Abstract

Ninety-eight individuals took part in a double-blind randomized study comparing the effects of a freeze-dried preparation of Urtica dioica (stinging nettles) with placebo on allergic rhinitis. Sixty-nine individuals completed the study. Assessment was based on daily symptom diaries, and global response recorded at the follow-up visit after one week of therapy. Urtica dioica was rated higher than placebo in the global assessments. Comparing the diary data Urtica dioica was rated only slightly higher.