Chamerion Angustifolium vs Saw Palmetto Berry

Tall perennial herb colonizing disturbed ground across the Northern Hemisphere, used extensively in Russian folk medicine as the basis of Ivan Chai tea.

Pygeum is an evergreen tree native to Africa whose bark has been used in traditional African medicine for urinary conditions. It is widely prescribed in Europe for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and is one of the most well-studied botanical treatments for prostate health. The tree is now an endangered species due to overharvesting.

quercetin, myricetin, ellagitannins, oenothein B, polysaccharides

Beta-sitosterol, Ferulic acid esters, Pentacyclic triterpenes, N-docosanol, Ursolic acid

prostate health, digestive conditions, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, immune support

Prostate health, Urinary support, Fertility treatment, Kidney support, Anti-inflammatory

prostate health, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, immunomodulation

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), Lower urinary tract symptoms, Prostatitis, Urinary frequency, Male sexual health

3–5g dried herb as tea 3x daily or 300mg extract

50-100mg standardized extract (14% triterpenes) twice daily

prostate cancer (theoretical), pregnancy high doses

Hormone-sensitive conditions, Pre-surgery

very well tolerated, mild sedation

GI upset, Nausea, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea, Constipation