Pygeum africanum
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Pygeum africanumbelongs to Rosaceae, family.
The English Name for this herb is Pygeum.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Action of Pygeum africanum is Anti-inflammatory.
Indications
The Indication of Pygeum africanum is Bengin prostatic hyperplasia.
No Contra Indication information is available for Pygeum africanum.
Temperaments
No Temperament information is available for Pygeum africanum.
Available Brands
No Brand information is available for Pygeum africanum.
Compound Preparations
No Compound Preparation information is available for Pygeum africanum.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Bark | 50.000mg/day - 100.000mg/day | Twice daily. |
Herb's Description
Pygeum africanum. Pygeum africanum is an evergreen species found across the entire continent of Africa at altitudes of 3,000 feet or higher. It grows up to 150 feet tall
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It is native of Africa
Substitutes
No information regarding Pygeum africanum's substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Pygeum africanum's Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Pygeum africanum's antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Constipation, diarrhea or nausea may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor promptly. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, alcohol dependence or liver disease. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safe use of this product. Pygeum is not recommended for use in women. It should not be used during pregnancy. Because of the potential risk to the infant, breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Toxicity
Pygeum africanum:
Toxicological studies have shown very good tolerability after oral administration. Administration of Pygeum to dog and rat subjects equivalent to 560 times the therapeutic dose for six-month periods resulted in no adverse effects on hematological, biochemical, or anatomical/ pathological parameters. The extract had no effect on fertility in male rats and rabbits at doses up to 80 mg/kg/day -- a safety margin of 50 times the therapeutic dose. Furthermore, in vivo and in vitro mutagenicity studies showed a complete absence of mutagenic or clastogenic potential. In fact, many of the constituents of Pygeum have anticarcinogenic and antimutagenic properties in vitro and in vivo.