⚠️ Important Ingredient Integrity Notice

Due to rising global demand and limited sustainable supply, some suppliers are marketing products labelled simply as “Pygeum” that may not contain authentic Pygeum africanum (Prunus africana) bark extract. In some cases, unrelated or diluted materials are substituted without clear botanical identification.

Pygeum africanum, (Prunus africana), an extract from the bark of the African plum tree, has a long history of use in traditional African medicine and is now clinically recognized for its benefits in supporting prostate and urinary health. Rich in phytosterols, including beta-sitosterol, as well as triterpenes and ferulic acid esters, Pygeum has been shown to help reduce inflammation and modulate hormone activity within the prostate. Studies suggest it may improve lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) commonly associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including increased urinary flow, reduced nocturia, and less frequent daytime urination. As a key botanical in evidence-based men’s health formulas, Pygeum offers targeted, plant-based support for maintaining prostate comfort and urinary function over time.

🎯 Ideal For: 

Natural Ingredients & Suggested Daily Intake

One capsule per day with food or water. Do not exceed the recommended dose. Vegan

Per Vegetable Cellulose Capsule: (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose)

Pygeum Africanum (Bark): 500mg (standardised to 14% total sterols)

Brown Rice Flour: (gluten free)

 Caution

 Pygeum africanum — now more accurately known as Prunus africana — is considered vulnerable and at risk of becoming endangered due to overharvesting and habitat loss, particularly in parts of Central and Eastern Africa.

🔍 Conservation Status:

  • IUCN Red List: Vulnerable
  • CITES: Listed in Appendix II, meaning international trade is regulated to avoid utilization incompatible with the species' survival.

🌿 Why Is It At Risk?

1. High Demand for Prostate Health Supplements

Prunus africana bark is rich in phytosterols (especially β-sitosterol) and other compounds shown to help with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and urinary tract symptoms. Its popularity in Europe and North America for men's health has led to aggressive harvesting.

2. Slow-Growing Tree

  • Found in montane forests across Africa (Cameroon, Kenya, Madagascar, etc.)
  • Takes decades to mature
  • Unsustainable bark stripping can kill the tree

3. Poor Regulation & Illegal Trade

Even with CITES protections, enforcement is uneven, and some populations are illegally harvested or unsustainably stripped, particularly in Cameroon and Madagascar.

✅ Ethical & Sustainable Use

If you're using Pygeum africanum, consider the following:

  • ✅ Choose CITES-certified suppliers
  • ✅ Look for products labelled as sustainably harvested or cultivated
  • ✅ Consider standardized extracts, which can reduce the amount of raw bark needed
  • ✅ Support reforestation or community-based agroforestry projects

🌱 Alternatives with Similar Effects

If sustainability is a concern, these ingredients offer complementary or overlapping prostate health benefits:

Ingredient

Key Benefit

Saw Palmetto

DHT inhibition, BPH symptom relief

Beta Sitosterol

Found in both Pygeum and plant sterol mixes

Nettle Root

Supports hormonal balance & urinary flow

Pumpkin Seed Oil

Anti-inflammatory, supports urination

 

⚠️ Important Ingredient Integrity Notice

Due to rising global demand and limited sustainable supply, some suppliers are marketing products labelled simply as “Pygeum” that may not contain authentic Pygeum africanum (Prunus africana) bark extract. In some cases, unrelated or diluted materials are substituted without clear botanical identification.

We use genuine, CITES-compliant Pygeum africanum extract, responsibly harvested from verified sources to ensure both efficacy and sustainability