Summary and Conclusion: Pygeum africanum
- Pygeum africanum taken at an oral dose of 50 mg twice per day or 100 mg oral once per day up to one year has been studied. It may reduce the symptoms of lower urinary symptoms in men with BPH and treatment effects may last for one month after stopping the supplement.
- Side-effects were mild and similar to placebo in the research reviewed. This agent has not be studied enough to ensure safety and more research is needed. Allergy to Pygeum africanum or to this family of plants is a contraindication to taking this agent.
References:
1.Chatelain C, Autet W, Brackman F. Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a randomized, double-blind study, with long-term open label extension. Urology. 1999;54:473–478. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10475357
