Nettle Leaf Extract and VapoFil™
Nettle leaf comes from the stinging nettle, a green people have used as food and tea for centuries.
In brief
- Leaf of Urtica dioica, the stinging nettle
- The sting goes away when it is dried or cooked
- 20 mg of extract per serving
- One of seven named ingredients
What it is
Stinging nettle is a common plant in Europe, Asia and North America. Its leaves are covered in tiny hairs that sting if you brush them. Drying, cooking or making an extract removes the sting. For centuries people have cooked young nettle leaves like spinach, stirred them into soup and steeped them as tea. Long ago, the plant's tough stems were even spun into cloth.
Where it comes from
Nettle grows wild along fences, forest edges and streams. Harvesters pick the leaves in spring, dry them and make an extract. Nettle root is another part of the plant that people use, but VapoFil lists the leaf.
Why it is in VapoFil
VapoFil lists 20 mg of nettle leaf extract per serving.* Your VapoFil bottle label shows the serving size and every amount. Nettle, Sarsaparilla and Wild Yam puts it beside two roots.
Worth knowing
- A leafy green with a sting
- Dried or cooked, the sting is gone
- Used as food and tea for centuries
- 20 mg per serving on the label
Easy ways to explore it
- Read Nettle, Sarsaparilla and Wild Yam
- Steep a cup of nettle tea for a mild, grassy taste
- Open the NCCIH nettle page in the sources below
Keeps company with
Nettle leaf pairs well with these guides:
Public sources
Common questions
Does nettle sting in a supplement?
No. Drying, cooking or making an extract takes the sting away.
Is nettle leaf the same as nettle root?
No. They are different parts of the plant. VapoFil lists the leaf.
Where can I see the amount of this ingredient?
Check the Supplement Facts panel on your bottle label. It lists every amount per serving of 2 capsules.
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