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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

Evidence
5 records
5 recordsBest grade:Moderate

The evidence base for Pygeum Africanum shows moderate improvements in urologic symptoms and flow measures in men with BPH. While the results are promising, further high-quality studies could strengthen the findings.

Reduction in nocturia
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia · Systematic review
Moderate

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

Dose: 100 mg
Improvement in urologic symptoms & flow measures
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia · Systematic review
Moderate

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

Dose: 100 mg
Improvement in lower urinary tract symptoms
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia · RCT
Moderate

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

Dose: 100 mgDuration: 64 days
Overall improvement in BPH symptoms
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia · Meta-analysis
Moderate
Safety & tolerability
Men with benign prostatic hyperplasia · Systematic review
Moderate

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

Dose: 100 mg
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How to take it

Take 100-200 mg of Pygeum Africanum extract daily, preferably with meals.

Extract
Standardized extract used in most studies for BPH.
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