Male Herbs (Final) Flashcards
1
Q
Herbs for BPH
A
Serenoa repens Urtica dioica Chimaphila umbellata Galium spp. Epilobium parvifolium Solidago spp. Opuntia spp.
2
Q
Serenoa repens
A
Saw Palmetto
Anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, spasmolytic
Tx BPH
3
Q
T or F: Serenoa repens does not interfere with the PSA test.
A
True
4
Q
Urtica dioica
A
Nettles
Diuretic, anti-inflammatory
Inhibits aromatase and affects sex hormone binding
Often used with Pygeum and Serenoa
5
Q
Epilobium parvifolium
A
Willow
Tx BPH
6
Q
Opuntia spp.
A
Prickly Pear
Tx BPH
7
Q
Punica granatum
A
Pomegranate
Reduce PSA
Interacts with cytochromes (CYPs)