Phytotherapy in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
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.
Lowe
Franklin C
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Department of Urology, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, New York, USA.
Fagelman
Elliot
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D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005638:Fruit; D006801:Humans; D027802:Hypoxis; D008297:Male; D008517:Phytotherapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D011470:Prostatic Hyperplasia / Q000188:drug therapy*; D028024:Serenoa; D026982:Urtica dioica
D010936:Plant Extracts