| | | | Common Name | | | Pygeum
| | | Botanical Latin Name / Classification | | | Pygeum Africanum
| | | Parts Used | | | Bark, Root
| | | Description | | | In traditional African medicine, a tea made from the powdered bark of a
tall evergreen tree (Pygeum africanum)is sipped to control urinary
disorders in men. Today, pygeum is a popular herbal supplement in several
parts of the world for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlargement
of the prostate gland that can cause urination problems. This harmless
condition affects most men over age 50, commonly causing urinary
problems.
Pygeum has been approved for treating mild to moderate
BPH in Europe since the early 1970s. The bark appears to work by reducing
inflammation, promoting urination, and ridding the prostate of cholesterol
deposits that can occur with BPH. Symptoms of prostate problems may ease
as a result. Pygeum's use in treating impotence and male infertility has
also been explored.
In Western countries pygeum is typically taken
in tablet or tincture form. Look for an extract of the plant standardized
to contain 13% (total) sterols. Pygeum is commonly sold in combination
with other herbs believed to benefit the prostate, such as saw palmetto
and nettle.
General Interaction
There are no known drug or
nutrient interactions associated with
pygeum.
Cautions
Prostate conditions are often benign but
should be examined by a doctor to rule out other complications, so don't
start self-treating yourself with pygeum or any other herbal medication
without first consulting a professional. Signs of a prostate condition
include trouble urinating and awakening numerous times at night to
urinate.
In rare cases, stomach upset and nausea can occur when
taking pygeum.
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| | | Indications | | | Secondary Indications: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Other Indications: Prostatitis - Prostate Inflammation
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| | | Research | | | "The Saw Palmetto Controversy"
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| | | Precautions / Contraindications | | | None documented.
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| | | Interaction with Medications | | | None documented.
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| | | Possible Side Effects | | | None documented.
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Botanical Latin Name: Pygeum Africanum
Plant Part: Bark, Root | |
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Pygeum - Health - Pygeum Bark Powder
4 oz / 114 g
30.61 US
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Pygeum - Health - Pygeum Bark Powder
1 oz / 28 g
13.03 US
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