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| Pygeum , |
| Botanical Name |
| Prunus africana |
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Pygeum is a tree native to the higher elevations of central and southern Africa. Sometimes referred to as the African Cherry because of its close relationship to the cherry tree, and like the cherry it's a member of the rose family .The dull gray-brown bark of this towering evergreen is the part used for traditional medicinal purposes by indigenous peoples who pulverized the bark, and used it as a tea to treat urinary tract infections. Pygeum has become an endangered species in parts of Africa because of the high demand.
Research indicates that the lipophilec (fat soluble) active constituents, phytosterols, have anti-inflammatory effects which are achieved by interfering with the formation of prostaglandins, hormones that tend to accumulate in the prostates of men with BPH. The terpenes in pygeum have an anti-swelling effect. Terpenes are present in many plants that produce fragrant essential oils. When taken correctly, pygeum is considered one of the safest herbs used for male health, and often is combined with saw palmetto for maximum results. |
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Prep Methods :One hundred to 200 milligrams of a standardized supplement daily, Tinctures. Pygeum can be used with saw palmetto, stinging nettle root, and/or bee pollen to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia, and made into hair loss prevention shampoos with saw palmetto and stinging nettle root.
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| Erectile dysfunction | | Almost all the research on the medicinal properties of pygeum has been done on extracts that were concentrated to particular levels of the active ingredients: 14% terpenes, N-docosanol, and beta sitaosterol. When it comes to helping make erections firmer pygeum has demonstrated its ability as a player. 501
( ) | | Prostate enlargement | | If you are an older male at risk for prostate enlargement, benign or otherwise, this herb is helpful. Don't be duped by comparative studies between pygeum and saw palmetto, the two aren't competitors, they're teammates. 502
(Duke, James A, Ph.D. ) |
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Pygeum is an evergreen tree in the rose family growing up to 150 feet (50 m) tall, found across Africa at elevations of 3,000 feet (1,000 m) or higher
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