Pygeum/Prunus Africanum: One Of The Best Herbs For Prostate Enlargement And Impotence.

Pygeum africanum and Prunus africanum are the two botanical names of an evergreen tree that is native to African forests. It bears red berries which are bitter in taste and is more commonly called African plum tree, African cherry tree, bitter almond tree, African prune tree, stinkwood and iron wood. It is also called by many local names where it grows. In Nigeria it is called emi or olowomefa in Yoruba, ka’danya in Hausa, osisi in Igbo.

Pygeum Africana tree bark is the most popularly used part for medicine because it is used to treat prostate and urinary tract issues. Pygeum bark has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

In Africa, the bark of this tree has been used traditionally to;

• Treat prostatitis or chronic inflammation/enlargement of the prostate gland.
• Improve sexual function in men or treat impotence (aphrodisiac).
• Treat urinary tract infections.       
• Treat kidney issues including kidney stones.
• Treat hair loss.
• Treat bladder issues.
• Treat malaria.
• Treat psychosis.
• Treat inflammatory conditions of the chest and lungs.
• Treat bladder issues and stones.

Most individuals who have used Pygeum bark have reported the following;

• Increase in urine flow.
• Reduced urinary hesitancy.
• Reduction in painful urination.
• Reduction in urinary frequency.
• Improved sexual function.

The dried bark is simply made into a decoction or powdered to make tea or used with pap. This is one of the most potent medicines to use for prostate enlargement and it has been reported to be safe and well tolerated with almost no side effects. Pygeum bark can also be combined with other herbs that treat prostate enlargement issues like sour sop leaves, stinging nettle and saw palmetto to increase its effectiveness.

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