Effects of Urtica dioica leaf extract on inflammation, oxidative stress, ESR, blood cell count and quality of life in patients with inflammatory bowel disease

The present study showed that a hydroethanolic nettle leaf extract can reduce inflammatory markers and platelet count, as well as increase antioxidant enzyme SOD activity and quality of life in patients with IBD. The results suggest that a nettle extract may have therapeutic potential as an adjunctive treatment in IBD and that further clinical studies are warranted.