Remedy · herb
Pygeum
Also: Prunus africana, African plum bark
An African tree-bark extract with modest evidence for benign prostate symptoms.
Evidence by condition
Each grade reflects the research for Pygeum and that condition specifically.
- CBenign prostatic hyperplasia
Modestly improved urinary symptoms and flow versus placebo — men were ~twice as likely to report improvement — but trials were small, short, and used non-standardized preparations.
1 citation
- Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia Systematic review 2002 · n=1,562 · Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews · PMID 11869585 · DOI 10.1002/14651858.CD001044
- Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia
Pygeum bark extract has modest, consistent trial support for BPH symptoms. Trials are small and used varied preparations, so confidence is limited. Note: Prunus africana is an over-harvested, protected species — sustainable sourcing matters.