Curr Opin Urol. 2002 Jan; 12(1): 15-8.

Phytotherapy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Lowe FC, Fagelman E.

Department of Urology, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.

There are numerous plant extracts that have been used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and lower urinary tract symptoms. While some extracts show promise, their efficacy has not been adequately proven in long-term, double-blind placebo-controlled trials monitored by an outside agency.