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Herbs for benign prostatic hyperplasia

Dvorkin, L. and Song, K.Y. · The Annals of Pharmacotherapy · 2002

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review of herbal therapies for benign prostatic hyperplasia evaluates the evidence for Prunus africana (pygeum), saw palmetto, nettle root and pumpkin seed, supporting their use for objective and subjective lower-urinary-tract symptoms.

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How to cite

Dvorkin, L. and Song, K.Y (2002) 'Herbs for benign prostatic hyperplasia', The Annals of Pharmacotherapy, 36(9), pp. 1443-1452. doi:10.1345/aph.1A228

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