Urol Clin North Am. 2002 Feb; 29(1): 23-9, vii.

Herbal medications in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Fagelman E, Lowe FC.

Department of Urology, St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY, USA.

Herbal medications are used widely in the treatment of BPH. Recent studies suggest a benefit for some of these products with few side effects. The results of these studies are summarized and the possible mechanism of action of these medications are reviewed.