Horse Honey Nettle Root: Fourth in the Blend, Next to Saw Palmetto
Nettle root is the fourth of eight names in the Horse Honey blend. It is the root of the stinging nettle plant, and it sits right after saw palmetto. This post explains what the label tells you about it, what it does not, and who should ask a pharmacist before the first capsule.
By the Thehorsehoney Editorial DeskMedically reviewed by Dr. Kambiz Tajkarimi, MD, PhysicianReviewed Published
Horse Honey nettle root (Urtica dioica) is the fourth of eight ingredients in the 1,200 mg Test Boost Proprietary Blend. The label prints no amount for it. Being fourth, it can be at most 300 mg (1,200 divided by 4). Nettle root is best known in men's prostate and urinary products, and Memorial Sloan Kettering notes positive results mainly when nettle is combined with other herbs, such as saw palmetto. If you take diuretics or blood pressure medicine, ask a pharmacist first.
- Key facts
- What is nettle root in Horse Honey?
- How much nettle root is in Horse Honey?
- Why does nettle root sit next to saw palmetto?
- Does nettle root interact with medicine?
- How does nettle root fit into the whole Horse Honey blend?
- How should you decide about Horse Honey nettle root?
- Frequently asked questions
- Our view
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- Nettle root (Urtica dioica) is fourth of eight in the 1,200 mg blend.
- The panel lists it as nettle extract. No amount is printed.
- Being fourth, it can be at most 300 mg (1,200 divided by 4).
- It sits after saw palmetto, the other prostate ingredient in the blend.
- MSKCC notes positive results mainly when nettle is combined with other herbs.
- MSKCC lists possible additive effects with diuretics and blood pressure drugs.
What is nettle root in Horse Honey?
Nettle root is the root of the stinging nettle plant, Urtica dioica. The leaves of this plant are known for their sting. The root is the part used in men's products, usually as a dried extract.
On the Horse Honey Supplement Facts panel it appears as nettle extract, the fourth name under the Test Boost Proprietary Blend. The blend is 1,200 mg per two-capsule serving and holds eight names: horny goat weed, tongkat ali, saw palmetto, nettle root, wild yam, sarsaparilla, orchic substance and boron amino acid chelate.
The label makes no prostate claim. Its four claims are energy, stamina, vitality and an advanced formula for men. Nettle root is one of the ingredients behind the men's health part of that list.
How much nettle root is in Horse Honey?
The amount is not published. The label prints one blend total and lists the names in descending order of weight, as federal rules for a proprietary blend require. No single amount is shown.
The order still gives a ceiling. Nettle root is fourth, so the three names above it each weigh at least as much. That means nettle root cannot be more than a quarter of the blend:
| Measure | Amount |
|---|---|
| Blend total per 2-capsule serving | 1,200 mg |
| Position of nettle root | 4th of 8 |
| Ceiling for the 4th name | At most 300 mg (1,200 divided by 4) |
| Amount printed on the label | Not published |
This is a ceiling, not a figure. The real amount could be much lower. Our post One Number, Eight Names explains the arithmetic for every name on the panel.
Why does nettle root sit next to saw palmetto?
Saw palmetto is third in the blend and nettle root is fourth. The two are the most common prostate ingredients in men's products, and they often appear side by side.
There is a reason for the pairing. Memorial Sloan Kettering notes that positive clinical results are reported mainly when nettle is combined with other herbs, including a saw palmetto combination studied for nighttime urinary frequency.
This is why the two names are often read as a pair, and why the label places them side by side. Our Horse Honey saw palmetto post covers the third name in detail.
Does nettle root interact with medicine?
This is the practical question. Memorial Sloan Kettering lists possible additive effects between nettle and diuretics or blood pressure drugs. It also lists a possible effect on drugs processed by CYP450 enzymes, a group of liver enzymes that handle many common medicines.
Because the label prints no nettle amount, no dose here can be checked against a published limit. That is why we send the question to a pharmacist rather than answer it ourselves.
- If you take a diuretic or blood pressure tablets, show the panel to your pharmacist first.
- If you take prostate medicine, raise saw palmetto and nettle root together.
- If you take any prescription medicine, show the whole panel.
- If you are pregnant, nursing or under 18, the bottle says to consult a physician first.
Our side effects page lists the rest of the doctor-first checks.
How does nettle root fit into the whole Horse Honey blend?
The eight names fall into rough groups. Horny goat weed and tongkat ali lead the blend and carry the energy and stamina side of the label. Saw palmetto and nettle root are the prostate pair. Wild yam, sarsaparilla and orchic substance are traditional ingredients with a long history in men's formulas. Boron is the trace mineral at the end.
Nettle root is the second half of the prostate pair. It is not the headline ingredient, and the label does not build a claim around it. Its job in the formula is to sit with saw palmetto, the way it does in many men's products.
See every name side by side on our ingredients page or in the ingredients list checks.
How should you decide about Horse Honey nettle root?
If you take no diuretic, no blood pressure tablets and no prostate medicine, nettle root is unlikely to be the deciding name on this panel. The usual steps apply. Start with one bottle, check the return window at checkout, and take one or two capsules a day with an 8 oz. glass of water, never more than two.
If you do take any of those medicines, ask first. A pharmacist can read the panel in two minutes and tell you whether the nettle line matters for you.
Which sources does this post use?
Only sources named on this site. Each link goes to the original page.
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, About Herbs, nettle: mskcc.org.
- U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, 21 CFR 101.36(c), on proprietary blends: ecfr.gov.
- The ingredients page and supplement facts page on this site.
Frequently asked questions
Is there nettle root in Horse Honey?
Yes. Nettle root, listed on the panel as nettle extract, is the fourth of eight names in the 1,200 mg Test Boost Proprietary Blend.
How much nettle root is in Horse Honey?
Not published. Only the blend total is printed. Being fourth of eight, it can be at most 300 mg, which is 1,200 divided by 4.
Does nettle root interact with blood pressure medicine?
Memorial Sloan Kettering lists possible additive effects between nettle and diuretics or blood pressure drugs. Show the panel to your pharmacist before the first capsule.
Our view
Nettle root is the quiet partner of saw palmetto on this panel. It is fourth of eight, it has no printed amount, and the order caps it at 300 mg. The research behind it is strongest when it is combined with other herbs, which is how it appears here.
The one line worth acting on is the medicine note. If you take a diuretic or blood pressure tablets, bring the panel to a pharmacist. If you do not, the usual rules apply: one or two capsules, a full glass of water, and a doctor for any doubt.
Horse Honey is a dietary supplement, and the FDA does not approve any supplement before it is sold. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose any disease. Pregnant or nursing mothers, children under the age of 18 and individuals with a known medical condition should consult a physician before using this or any dietary supplement. Questions about your own health belong with your doctor.
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Show them the nettle line first. The checkout then shows the price and the return window.
See today's price and return windowEarnings disclosure: Thehorsehoney is the U.S. stocking partner for Horse Honey and earns a commission on orders placed through this site.Published . Written by the Thehorsehoney Editorial Desk and medically reviewed by Dr. Kambiz Tajkarimi, MD, Physician.