As men age, they may experience symptoms such as frequent urination, especially at night. This can be a sign of cancer, or of a condition called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which is an excess growth of the inner part of the prostate. Other symptoms men might experience include difficulty urinating, blood or pus in the [...]
Small flower willow herb, Epilobium parviflorum SCHREBER [Fam. Onagraceae], is widespread in Central and Eastern Europe and in disturbed areas of North America. Epilobium species have been used as remedies in folk medicine, particularly in Central Europe, for the treatment of prostate disorders and abnormal growths. This pleasant herb and flower tea was highly recommended [...]
SYNONYMS: Small-Flowered Willow Herb
Similar to: Fireweed, Rosebay Willowherb, Rose-Bay Willow Herb, Rose-Bay Willow, Rosebay Willow-Herb, Willow Herb
FAMILY: Onagraceae
GENUS SPECIES: Epilobium parviflorum
TYPE: Perennial herb
PART USED: Aerial parts, leaf, root
LOCATION: Africa, Australia, Europe, New Zealand, Northern Asia, Tasmania
CHEMICALS & NUTRIENTS: Flavonoids: Guaiaverin, Quercitrin, Quercetin-3-O-beta-D-glucuronide; Steroids: beta-Sitosterol, beta-Sitosterol Caproate
SAFETY: Safe when used appropriately. 1
REFERENCES: 1. McGuffin, M., et [...]
Beta-sitosterol is a plant-derived sterol, also known as phytosterol. When human cancer cells are supplemented with beta-sitosterol, growh inhibition occurs. Sitosterol may also reduce cholesterol levels when used as a supplement.
Research shows when taken for 3 months, a combination of natural products including B-sitosterol, and vitamin E compared to placebo can significantly lessen nocturia and [...]
Fats derived from plants appear to inhibit the growth and migration of one type of prostate cancer cell and to slow the growth of prostate tumors in laboratory mice, nutrition researchers at the University at Buffalo have found.
The study was conducted by researchers led by Atif B. Awad, PhD, associate professor of nutrition in the [...]
While beta-sitosterol is a most important supplement you can use for good prostate health, it has many other benefits and can be used by both men and women.
A notable benefit is the promotion of healthy cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Over thirty years ago studies showed this effect with no change in diet or exercise and [...]
Farmers have an unusually high risk of prostate cancer, likely due to their use of certain pesticides, according to a study.
The results confirm previous studies that have found associations between pesticide use and risk of prostate cancer among farmers.
Researchers analyzed 55,332 farmers and nursery workers who worked with pesticides in Iowa and North Carolina.
Among the [...]
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. Approximately 200,000 new cases are diagnosed every year and there are approximately 31,000 deaths from the disease annually.
Making dietary changes and exercising on a regular basis may slow the progress of prostate cancer.
Studies from around the world suggest that staying within a healthy weight range [...]
