Ease Sudden Urgency: The Nettle Root Tea Recipe

That sudden, hard-to-ignore urge to go is one of the more disruptive prostate-related symptoms — and nettle root is a traditional remedy often paired with saw palmetto for exactly this.

What you'll need

• 1 tablespoon dried nettle root
• 1 cup hot water

How to make it

1. Add the dried nettle root to the hot water.
2. Let steep, covered, for 10 minutes.
3. Strain into a mug and drink warm, once daily.

Why people say it works

Nettle root has a long history of traditional use for urinary and prostate comfort, and modern research has looked at its potential role when combined with saw palmetto, with some studies suggesting the pairing may offer more benefit than either used alone.

This is a traditional home remedy, not a medical treatment. Check with your doctor before using nettle root regularly if you take blood pressure or diabetes medication, as it may interact with both.