Phytotherapy of BPH with pumpkin seeds - a multicentric clinical trial

Author(s): Friederich, M.

Abstract: Thertapeutic use and safety of a pumpkin seed extract were tested in a multicentric clinical trial with 2245 patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (Stage I to II according to Alken). Urinary symptoms were recorded by the lnternational-Prostate-Symptom-Score according to the American Urological Association (I-PSS), the influence on quality of life has been recorded by a quality of life questionnaire (LQ-Index). Patients were treated for 12 weeks with 1-2 capsules per day containing 50Omg of a pumpkin seed extract (15-25: 1). The I-PSS decreased by 41,4%, life quality improved by 46, 1 % during therapy. More than 96% of the patients had no undesired side effects under the treatment with Prosta Fink Forte®.

Keyword(s): Cucurbita pepo

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