🌿 Traditional Plant Shows Promise for Prostate Health!
In Ghana 🇬🇭, Croton membranaceus root is traditionally used to treat prostate issues — especially BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), a common condition in older men.
👨🔬 A recent study tested this herbal remedy in the lab — and the results are promising!
Here’s what the scientists did:
- Gave testosterone to rats to enlarge their prostates (just like BPH in humans).
- Treated some of the rats with Croton membranaceus root extract (CMARE).
- Compared the effects to a known BPH drug (Finasteride).
What they found:
✅ Rats that got the herbal extract had smaller prostates, similar to those treated with the drug.
⚖️ They also gained less body weight — possibly a sign of reduced swelling or stress.
🧪 Lab tests showed four active compounds in the extract using HPLC analysis — proving the extract’s chemical fingerprint is stable and reliable.
🧠 Why it matters:
This research gives scientific support to traditional wisdom — showing that Croton membranaceus may actually help manage prostate enlargement naturally.
But more studies in humans are still needed!
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