Types of herbal remedies for BPH

Saw Palmetto is a palm tree and bush grows on the coasts of North America, in Florida, South Carolina and Southern California. The extract has a diuretic, decongestant and anti-inflammatory by others the 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. The 5-alpha reductase interferes with the metabolism of testosterone within the prostate one. It causes the conversion of circulating testosterone to dihydro testosterone, which is active in prostate cells. By inhibiting 5-alpha reductase less dihydro testosterone (DHT) is produced and inhibited cell growth within the prostate. Saw palmetto fruit have no effect on the PSA level and therefore do not affect the interpretation of results in the prostate cancer screening. This is important because it must not be interrupted for the taking of PSA testing.


The symptoms improve sustainable
There are a number of extensive studies and evidence of efficacy for Sabal extracts in combination with nettle root extract and pumpkin seed extract. These drugs are well tolerated and therefore useful in the long-term therapy applicable. The efficacy of the combination drugs has been documented in approximately 30 clinical trials involving more than 13,500 people. It was shown that for the BPH syndrome typical symptoms such as nighttime urination (nocturia), frequent urination, delayed start of urination, weakened urine flow and dribbling improved significantly. The effectiveness of combination products is comparable to the efficacy of finasteride, although occurring much less side effects, especially rare headache and erectile dysfunction.


Combination products are superior to
Be applied Sägepalmfrucht combination products in stages I and II of benign prostatic hyperplasia. The effects of individual components add and complement each other well. Which are usually well tolerated. Only in rare cases can lead to mild gastrointestinal complaints.

Nettle root (Urtica dioica)
Nettle root has anti-inflammatory and diuretic
Extracts of nettle root (Urtica dioica) are used against complaints of micturition in benign prostatic enlargement in stages I and II. They have an anti-inflammatory and diuretic effect. Due to specific interactions with growth factors or with membrane receptors, an effect on cell differentiation and proliferation processes is suspected. A combination with other herbal ingredients, such as with Saw palmetto fruit makes sense.


The complaints improve significantly
In double-blind studies an improvement in symptoms was demonstrated. Thereafter, the residual urine decreased and the average urinary flow rate increased as well as the maximum urinary flow. Also showed a significant improvement of subjective complaints.

Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita pepo)
The evaluated improve by 65 percent
The effect of pumpkin seeds or pumpkin seed extracts have been demonstrated in several studies. There was a significant improvement of symptoms in the bladder emptying compared with placebo. On the IPSS scale, a scale for estimating the International Prostate Symptom Score showed improvements of 65 percent compared to placebo by 54 percent.


Application in stages I and II of BPH
Pumpkin seed extracts are used for many years with overactive bladder and urinary symptoms of benign prostate enlargement in stages I and II to inhibit Prostanglandin synthese. Prostaglandin is a substance occurring in virtually every organ with diverse properties. In addition to clearly cytoprotective prostaglandin is involved in functions including the development of fever, inflammation and pain. For benign prostate enlargement prostaglandin plays an important role. Pumpkin seeds have anti-inflammatory, diuretic and antioxidant effects.