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Hempnettle is a plant. The leaves, stems, and flowers are used to make a medicinal tea.
People take hempnettle tea for mild swelling of the airways, cough, bronchitis, and fluid retention.
How does it work?
Hempnettle helps loosen congestion in the chest and airways so it can be coughed up. Hempnettle can also dry out the tissues, and this can reduce swelling.
QUESTION
Next to red peppers, you can get the most vitamin C from ________________. See AnswerInsufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Cough.
- Bronchitis.
- Mild swelling of the airways.
- Fluid retention.
- Other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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Vitamin D Deficiency: How Much Vitamin D Is Enough? See SlideshowThe appropriate dose of hempnettle depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for hempnettle. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
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