Pygeum Extract Powder

Pygeum Extract Powder is derived from the bark of the Pygeum africanum (also called Prunus africana), a tree native to Africa. It is most famous for supporting prostate health and has been used in traditional African medicine for urinary and reproductive health.

Modern supplements use standardized extract (rather than raw bark powder) to ensure consistent levels of phytosterols (like β-sitosterol), which are the key active compounds.

What Pygeum Extract Contains

• Phytosterols (β-sitosterol, campesterol, stigmasterol): Support prostate and urinary health.
• Triterpenes: Anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
• Ferulic acid esters: Improve circulation and reduce swelling.

Health Benefits of Pygeum Extract Powder

1. Prostate Health (BPH)

• Widely used for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition where the prostate enlarges with age.
• Reduces symptoms like frequent urination, nighttime urination, and weak urine flow.

2. Urinary Tract Health

• Helps improve bladder emptying.
• Reduces inflammation in the urinary tract.

3. Sexual Health & Vitality

• Traditionally used as an aphrodisiac and male reproductive tonic.
• May support libido and sexual function indirectly through prostate support.

4. Anti-Inflammatory Benefits

• Reduces inflammation in prostate tissues.
• Protects against oxidative stress in the urinary system.

5. General Men’s Health

• Supports aging men by improving urinary comfort, vitality, and hormonal balance.

How to Use Pygeum Extract Powder

• Capsules/Tablets: Most common form (standardized to 12–14% sterols).
• Powder: Can be mixed into water, smoothies, or herbal formulations.
• Often combined with saw palmetto, stinging nettle root, or pumpkin seed in men’s health blends.

✅ Typical Dosage

• Extract powder: 100–200mg daily (standardized to sterol content).
• In capsule form: often taken once or twice daily with meals.

Precautions

• Generally considered safe with few side effects.
• Possible mild stomach upset or nausea in sensitive people.
• Avoid excessive doses, as studies are mostly on standardized extracts.
• Not recommended for women during pregnancy or breastfeeding.