Herbal Remedies by Symptom

Prostate support — Medicinal Plants & Herbal Remedies

The Omnia Sana plant database documents 3 medicinal plants traditionally used for prostate support. Each is rated by strength of evidence and linked to its full monograph and cited scientific sources.

Also known as: benign prostatic hyperplasia, bph, enlarged prostate.

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Bay-leaf willowherbEpilobium parviflorum
Traditional use

Supports lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate support) - a genus Epilobium review notes traditional BPH use attributed mainly to oenothein B, though clinical evidence is not yet conclusive

PygeumPrunus africana
Traditional use

Supports lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - a Cochrane meta-analysis of 18 RCTs (1562 men) found a moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow versus placebo, but the trials were small, short and methodologically weak, so the evidence remains uncertain

Saw PalmettoSerenoa repens
Traditional use

Lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) - widely used, but high-quality Cochrane evidence shows it is NOT better than placebo, even at double and triple doses

Educational information compiled from the Omnia Sana plant database. Not medical advice — always consult a qualified practitioner before using medicinal plants.