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Uses and Benefits of Stinging Nettle

Écrit par Dr. Julie Pernet Docteur en pharmacie & trichologue certifiée Mis à jour le 05/08/2026 Lecture 2 min

Ce qu'il faut retenir

Unloved because of its stinging hairs, the Nettle nevertheless has significant virtues.

L'ortie est l'une des plantes les plus riches en minéraux sous nos latitudes
Ses composés anti-inflammatoires apaisent les cuirs chevelus réactifs
Son effet anti-chute n'a jamais été démontré chez l'humain
Un actif seul ne suffit pas : c'est la routine complète qui rééquilibre

Often disliked due to its stinging hairs, Nettle nonetheless possesses significant benefits for our health.

Known by its botanical name Urtica Dioica, this plant has been used for millennia for its various medicinal, nutritional, and cosmetic properties.

In what form can it be consumed? Can it be used for hair care?

Stinging Nettle, a Plant with Multiple Resources

Stinging Nettle is a plant whose entire parts can be utilized to benefit from all its health advantages.

Indeed, its leaves, seeds, and root can all be used (whole or powdered), depending on the desired effects.

Stinging nettle is often used for its high nutritional value, thanks to its high content of calcium, potassium, silicon, and iron. Raw or cooked, its leaves can be consumed in dishes such as salads, soups, or omelets.

Dried leaves and powdered root can also be ideal for infusion to make herbal teas. Stinging nettle infusion helps to remineralize and strengthen the body (soothes rheumatic or menstrual pain, fights fatigue and stress, etc.).

It is also possible to find powdered stinging nettle as food supplements or in the manufacture of cosmetic products for skin and hair. It thus contributes to the natural beauty of the skin (combats acne in particular) and hair.

Why use Stinging Nettle powder on your hair?

Stinging nettle powder has numerous benefits for hair.

When mixed with a little water, it is possible to obtain a very effective hair mask to detoxify your scalp.

Its rich composition of mineral salts, trace elements, and vitamins gives it numerous properties:

It is very effective for regulating sebum production and therefore ideal for oily scalps

Its purifying action is recognized for the treatment of dandruff conditions

It quickly soothes sensitive, irritated, and itchy scalps

It is a natural fortifier that strengthens and beautifies hair

Its stimulating and toning action also helps to limit hair loss

Our Stinging Nettle Treatments

At MakeMyMask, we use Stinging Nettle powder in our hair mask treatments to let you enjoy its incredible detoxifying action on the scalp!

Made in France and 100% natural, our treatments help you to detoxify from the chemical substances found in conventional shampoos and other hair products to start fresh on a healthy basis.

Do you know our Detox and Anti-Dandruff treatments?

Our Detox Treatment is ideal for people whose goal is to regulate the sebum production of their oily scalp to space out shampoos.

Our Anti-dandruff Treatment is an effective natural solution to fight dandruff and soothe irritated, sensitive, and itchy scalps.

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Questions fréquentes

L'ortie fait-elle repousser les cheveux ?

Rien ne le démontre à ce jour. Les études montrent une inhibition de la 5-alpha-réductase, mais en laboratoire uniquement, à des concentrations sans rapport avec un usage cosmétique. Aucun essai clinique n'a été conduit sur la chute de cheveux.

L'ortie régule-t-elle vraiment les cheveux gras ?

Son action purifiante et astringente est reconnue par l'usage traditionnel et cohérente avec sa composition. Elle aide à désencombrer le cuir chevelu, mais c'est la fréquence de lavage et le pH du shampoing qui déterminent réellement la production de sébum.

Poudre, tisane ou complément : quelle forme choisir pour les cheveux ?

Pour le cuir chevelu, la poudre en application locale est la forme la plus directe. L'infusion et les compléments agissent sur le terrain nutritionnel, ce qui est complémentaire mais bien plus lent.

Peut-on utiliser la poudre d'ortie sur un cuir chevelu irrité ?

Oui, c'est même l'un de ses usages les mieux établis. La poudre est dépourvue des poils urticants de la plante fraîche et ses composés anti-inflammatoires apaisent les cuirs chevelus réactifs.

Écrit par

Dr. Julie Pernet

Docteur en pharmacie & trichologue certifiée.Docteur en pharmacie et trichologue, fondatrice du Laboratoire DermoPilaire MakeMyMask. Elle développe des protocoles de soin centrés sur la santé du cuir chevelu, fondés sur la science du microbiome et l'équilibre pH5.