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An Overview on Nettle Studies, Compounds, Processing and the Relation with Circular Bioeconomy
Ioana-Maria Toplicean1, Rebeca-Didina Ianuș1, Adina-Daniela Datcu1
1Biology Department, Faculty of Chemistry, Biology, Geography, West University of Timisoara, Pestalozzi J.H. 16, 300115 Timisoara, Romania.
Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
|January 8, 2025
Summary
Nettle (Urtica dioica) offers a rich profile of bioactive compounds for diverse applications, from food to textiles. This versatile plant supports sustainable production chains and aligns with circular bioeconomy principles.
Area of Science:
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Biochemistry and Natural Products
- Circular Economy and Bioeconomy
Background:
- Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a multipurpose herbaceous plant with historical uses in food, textiles, and medicine.
- Its rich profile of bioactive compounds contributes to its diverse applications.
- Recent literature highlights its potential in various industrial sectors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an interdisciplinary overview of nettle's bioactive compounds and processing.
- To explore the role of nettle in the circular bioeconomy.
- To synthesize recent literature on nettle's applications and sustainability.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature review.
- Analysis of data on bioactive compounds.
- Focus on eco-sustainable applications and processing.
Main Results:
- Nettle exhibits unique adaptability to low-input farming systems.
- The plant contributes to reducing resource dependency in production chains.
- Nettle is identified as a valuable resource for sustainable innovation.
Conclusions:
- Nettle (Urtica dioica) is a key resource for sustainable innovation.
- Its applications align with European Union bioeconomy directives.
- The plant's integration into circular economic models is emphasized.
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