For Prostatitis

Herbs to assist with Prostatitis and enlarged Prostate

Aphrodisiac Herbs for this condition:

Buchu

Latin Name: Barosma betulina

Buchu has antibacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, astringent, diuretic and anti-inflammatory properties that help to manage prostate and urinary disorders.

Corn Silk

Latin Name: Zea Mays

The most common cause of prostatitis is bacterial infection. Other causes include trauma, immune system disorder or stress,

Couch Grass

Latin Name: Agropyrum repens

The most common cause of prostatitis is bacterial infection. Other causes include trauma, immune system disorder or stress,

Damiana

Latin Name: Turnera diffusa

Damiana is a mood-elevating aromatic herb, helps calm anxiety and induces a relaxed state of mind, considered especially useful when anxiety and depression are discouraging sexual arousal.

Horsetail

Latin Name: Equisetum arvense

Actions for Horsetail include astringent (including genito-urinary), soothing diuretic and tonifying.

Hydrangea Root

Latin Name: Hydrangea aborescens

Hydrangea root has a tonic effect on the genito-urinary system including the prostate.

Pygeum

Latin Name: Pygeum africanum

Pygeum appears to alleviate disorders obstructing sexual pleasure.

Sarsaparilla

Latin Name: Smilax officinalis

The root of the sarsaparilla plant is reputed to possess aphrodisiacal properties.

Saw Palmetto

Latin Name: Serenoa repens

Saw Palmetto ‘prevents testosterone from converting to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).

Small Willow Herb

Latin Name: Epilobium parvifolium

Small Willow Herb’s actions include cooling, astringent, antibacterial and antiinflammatory all useful for problems with the genito-urinary tract.

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