3. Enhances Digestion
No one likes to be a frequent resident of the white throne (the toilet). If you find yourself doing an unnecessary amount of number 2s, either because of diarrhea or constipation, stinging nettle might help you feel relieved (and yes, the pun is absolutely intended).
Stinging nettle aids digestion by reducing excessive inflammation. Excessive inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract not only keeps you constipated, but prolonged periods of inflammation can promote the growth of unwanted bacteria there. Being an anti-inflammatory, stinging nettle opens up the gastrointestinal tract and prevents both instances from happening.
As a side effect, because the intestines are cleansed and the possibility of harmful bacterial growth is reduced, the good bacteria in your intestines, collectively recognized as the microbiome, is preserved. Protecting your microbiome also protects you from all other diseases, like diabetes according to Michael Snyder, Ph.D., director of Stanford University’s Center for Genomics and Personalized Medicine.