Men's Health

Today men are just as interested in using natural remedies as women are. There are many herbs and herbal supplements that are specially beneficial for men and address most of men's health issues that are so common today and that affect millions of men around the world.

There are various herbal supplements, vitamins, minerals and herbs that can help with common problems, like enlarged prostate, impotence and infertility. Listed below are the most common ailments unique to men's health and information on the herbs and herbal supplements that can be used to help relieve those ailments and/or to improve overall health.


Herbs Used For Treatment of Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serulata/repens)
Also referred to as sabal, the berries of this herb are the most commonly prescribed herb for BPH. Studies are repeatedly showing saw palmetto to increase urinary flow rate and decrease prostate symptoms with fewer adverse effects when compared to synthetic medications.

Saw palmetto acts to inhibit an enzyme called 5-alpha-reductase, which is thought to be responsible for swelling in the prostate. One of the ongoing features of using saw palmetto is that many users taking part in research trials found this herb to give relief within a short period and their symptoms continued to improve over time. Sabal used in combination with stinging nettle has shown to reduce the side effects of BPH after only a few weeks.

A 2005 study found that micturation (urinating during the night) was greatly reduced in both the frequency patients had to get up to urinate but also in the urgency of needing to urinate. Another study has shown this combination of herbs to increase the volume of urine and decrease the time it takes to urinate. Naturally, when surveyed, the study group felt life quality improved and fewer side effects were noted when compared to Finasteride.

Pygeum (Pygeum africanum)This evergreen tree is found across Africa above one thousand metres. The bark contains phytosterols that act as an anti-inflammatory to the prostate and is thought to reduce the bladder’s sensitivity to the need to urinate. Pygeum has also shown to inhibit the proliferation of cells that induce BPH, and in turn causes the prostate to reduce in size. When used in combination with saw palmetto and stinging nettle, pygeum is part of a total treatment for BPH.

Stinging Nettle (Urtica dioica)The root of this herb is prescribed an ingredient in herbal treatments for enlarged prostate as it has a two fold action. Nettle has shown to slow the growth of some prostate cells, but may not decrease prostate size. This herb also eases the symptoms of reduced urinary flow, frequent urination, and incomplete emptying of the bladder.

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