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Pygeum

Pygeum is the bark of the African plum tree, Prunus africana, used in herbal preparations for urinary symptoms of prostate enlargement.

Organ FunctionSexual Health

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Prostate HealthOrgan FunctionModerateA3 studies
Male Sexual PerformanceSexual HealthSmallCNo linked study
Male LibidoSexual HealthSmallCNo linked study
InflammationSmallCNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

What is pygeum?

Pygeum is African plum bark, Prunus africana. EMA recognizes a specific extract for traditional use in urinary symptoms related to benign prostate enlargement, after medical exclusion of serious conditions. 1

Key studies

The most recent publications linked to Pygeum's ratings.

[Effectiveness of treatment with Pygeum africanum in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms and benign prostatic hyperplasia: a cross-sectional study in the real-world clinical practice in Spain (The PROFIT Study)].2022Dietary supplements for benign prostatic hyperplasia: an overview of systematic reviews.2012Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis.2000

Why people take it

Men's Hormones22.8%
Essential Health20.9%
Immune Support16.1%
Organ Function14%
Energy6.5%
Longevity5.1%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Questions people ask

How quickly was benefit studied?

The trials lasted about one to four months; they do not establish a reliable onset time for everyone. 2

Were side effects common?

In the older trials, adverse effects were mild and similar to placebo. 2

Does traditional use prove effectiveness?

EMA bases this classification on longstanding use, rather than well-established clinical efficacy. 1

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