Benign prostatic hyperplasia, simply known as enlarged prostate, is one of the most common health problems in men which can be successfully relieved with herbs. The prostate is the male reproductive gland that produces semen but with aging this gland becomes enlarged. The result is applied pressure to the urethra and difficulties when urinating.
There are many prescription medications recommended by physician for soothing the symptoms of enlarged prostate. However, quite a big number of men experience almost no relief from their usage. These men have a great alternative – herbs. Nowadays many men prefer to use herbs because they really work, they are safe and they don’t cause negative side effects. In addition, herbal treatment is much cheaper that traditional prescription drugs that often impose health risks.
The most commonly used herbs for treatment of enlarged prostate include saw palmetto, stinging nettle extract and pygeum africanum.
Saw palmetto has been widely used by the Seminole Indians for treatment of various medical issues. Nowadays, herbalists and naturetherapists recommend this herb as a great natural remedy of enlarged prostate. It can be found as a pill, liquid extract or tea.
Stinging nettle extract is popular in Europe because of its abilities to treat urinary symptoms caused by enlarged prostate. It is important to know that this herb doesn’t reduce the size of the prostate but just relieves the medical problems this condition causes.
Pygeum africanum is also known as African plum tree. Kenyan people have been using its bark to treat urinary symptoms for centuries. Traditionally, pygeum oil is produced by grinding the tree’s bark and making tea from it. But it is also available as a caplet or liquid concentrate.
