Just wondering if there is an alternative to SP? Was it nettle? I did a search but couldn't find anything. I just need some backup incase this is what's bothering me. Sorry if this was just recently discussed.

x madison

Yep, it's nettle. But eventhough it has the same actionas SP (supposedly), it has been observed that some women grew better on it than on SP. But it may be the other way arround for others.

Thanks for your reply. One more question. Are there different types of Nettle (stinging nettle etc) or are they all the same?

x madison

Hi littlemadison!

I don't know whether there are different types of nettle but Snowflake told me that Stinging Nettle was a good stand in for SP. Hope it helps, good luck!

Leigh

Thanks Leigh!

x madison

has as much power as Saw Palmetto,, and I don't think you have the weight gain. Some ldies here have perferred SN over Sp.

You need to take stinging nettle root, the leafs don't have the same properties as the root. They are good for cleansing the blood and other things, but it is the root that effects androgen levels.

Haha wow okay. I hope I can find this. Stinging Nettle Root. I am taking a break from SP to see if that is what's bothering my Crohn's. I will be ordering all my herbs on Feb. 6th (if I'm correct, it's buy one get one free with all the herbs?) from Vitamin World. Then I will start on SNR very slowly.... and I hope it works! Does anyone know how long it takes to kick in?

Thank you everyone who is helping me out! I greatly appreciate it!

x madison