Pygeum herb is derived from the bark of the special evergreen tree called Prunus africana that grows in mountainous regions of Sub–Saharan Africa. The herb might have been known among natives of southern Africa – having used it to support the bladder and urinary tract – as early as the 1700s. The botanical term Pygeum, of Greek origin, means "buttock," mostly because of the rounded shape of the fruit. Researchers have discovered a few key phytochemical constituents (phytosterols, triterpenes, and ferulic esters, just to name a few) inherent to Pygeum […]
