Pygeum Africanum Extract powder
Specification: Total Phytosterlos 2.5%--15.0%
Origin: Cameroon, Africa, Pygeum africanum or Prunus africana
Appearance: Brown-red powder
Latin: Pygeum Africanum
Parts Used: Bark
Descripttion: Pygeum is an evergreen tree found in Africa. The bark of this herb contains fat-soluble sterols and fatty acids which aid in urinary tract infections. Recently, the extract of Pygeum has been found to be useful for prostatic hyperplasia, especially benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
Common Use: The main use of this herb is to aid with urinary difficulties and prostate complications. One of the active groups of the long chain fatty acid increases the integrity of small veins and capillaries. Those with cases of BPH contain abnormally high levels of cholesterol. The 3rd group of long chain fatty acid of Pygeum inhibits the absorption and metabolism of cholesterol; Therefore, people suffering from BPH may find some benefit by taking Pygeum.
Origin: Southern and Central Africa, Madagascar
Active Substances: Phytosterols (sitosterols), Pentacyclic triterpenoids, ferulic esters of long chain fatty alcohols.
Standard: 2.5% --15.5%phytosterols (beta-sitosterol)
Directions for Use: 100-200 mg of extract per day in divided quantities. Before taking any herbal product, you are advised to consult with a trained health care professional.
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