Parts Used: bark

Active Compounds:  
Chemical analysis indicate that the lipophilic extract of pygeum bark has three categories of active constituents. The phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol, have anti-inflammatory effects. The pentacyclic terpenes have an anti-edema or decongesting effect. The last group are the ferulic esters. These constituents reduce levels of the hormone prolactin and also block cholesterol in the prostate.

Believed to be of value for:
benign prostatic hyperplasia