Prostata-100 4 oz – Barlow Herbals

This special formula contains Nettle, Pygeum, Gravel Root, Uva Ursi, Horsetail and Saw Palmetto.

Nettle is sold in Germany as an herbal remedy for prostate disease and as a diuretic.

Pygeum is used to alleviate some of the discomfort caused by inflammation in patients suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In the UK, small short randomized studies using Pygeum provided moderate relief of some of the symptoms of BPH. Pygeum extracts have been used for more than 40 years in France, Germany and Austria for patients suffering with prostate enlargement.

Gravel root is useful for kidney problems, urinary difficulties.  It encourages excretion of excess uric acid. It tones the reproductive tract and is used to treat inflammation of the prostate.

Uva Ursi has been approved for treating inflammation of the lower urinary tract by Commission E of the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices, which is the German governmental agency that evaluates the safety and effectiveness of herbal products. An astringent shrinks and tightens the top layers of mucous membranes, thereby reducing secretions, relieving irritation, and improving tissue firmness.

Horsetail is an astringent herb and has a diuretic action. It has an affinity for the urinary tract where it can be used to sooth inflammation, hemorrhaging, cystic ulceration, ulcers, cystitis and to treat infections. It is considered a specific remedy in cases of inflammation or benign enlargement of the prostate gland and is also used to quicken the removal of kidney stones.

Saw palmetto is a remarkable herb and is used by natural health practitioners to treat a variety of ailments such as testicular inflammation, urinary tract inflammation, coughs and respiratory congestion. It is also used to strengthen the thyroid gland, balance the metabolism, stimulate appetite and aid digestion. This wonderful herb is becoming famous for its uses in hair restoration, prostate health, sexual vigor, breast enhancement and as a nutritive tonic. Saw palmetto berry also tones the urethra and it may be used to uphold the healthy function of the thyroid gland and urinary system.