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Pygeum Africanum

Pygeum Africanum is a herbal supplement derived from the African plum tree bark, used primarily to alleviate symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) & improve urinary health in men.

prostate-healthurinary-healthanti-inflammatory
Evidence last reviewed: 05 Apr 2026
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Evidence
5 records
Reduction in nocturia
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia • Systematic review
PUBMEDModerate

Pygeum africanum was associated with a reduction in nocturia compared to placebo.

Dose: 100 mg
Citation: Dreikorn et al. (2002). Phytotherapy of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Current evidence-based evaluation.
Improvement in urologic symptoms & flow measures
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia • Systematic review
PUBMEDModerate

Pygeum africanum provided a moderately large improvement in urologic symptoms & flow measures compared to placebo.

Dose: 100 mg
Citation: Wilt et al. (2002). Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.
Improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia • RCT
PUBMEDModerate

Pygeum africanum showed a significant improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms compared to placebo.

Dose: 100 mgDuration: 64 days
Citation: Chatelain et al. (1999). Comparison of once and twice daily dosage forms of Pygeum africanum extract in patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia.
Overall improvement in BPH symptoms
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia • Meta-analysis
PUBMEDModerate

Pygeum africanum was found to modestly but significantly improve BPH symptoms.

Dose: 100 mg
Citation: Ishani et al. (2000). Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis.
Safety & tolerability
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia • Systematic review
PUBMEDModerate

Pygeum africanum was generally well-tolerated with a safety profile comparable to placebo.

Dose: 100 mg
Citation: Edgar et al. (2007). A critical review of the pharmacology of the plant extract of Pygeum africanum in the treatment of LUTS.
Forms
Extract
Standardized extract used in most studies for BPH.

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