Botanical
Pygeum
Pygeum is the bark of the African plum tree, Prunus africana, used in herbal preparations for urinary symptoms of prostate enlargement.
What needs medical attention?
EMA lists rare nausea, constipation, or diarrhea. Blood in urine, fever, painful urination, retention, or worsening symptoms warrant medical assessment. 1
For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.
Sources
- European Union herbal monograph on Prunus africana (Hook f.) Kalkm., cortex European Medicines Agency, 2016