Prostate Health Glossary Dictionary

Oenothein A and B

Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase, which are involved in the etiology of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), was confirmed in several recent articles.⁽¹⁾,⁽²⁾ In addition, the anti-infectious activity of a water-alcohol extract of epilobium was shown in vitro (outside the body), in ovo (in an egg) and in vivo (in a living body).⁽³⁾

1. Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase by the ellagitannins oenothein A and oenothein B from Eqilobium species. Ducrey B; Marston A; Gohring S; Hartmann RW; Hostettmann K.. Planta Med, 63(2):111-1 1997 Apr.
2. Determination of oenothein B as the active 5-alpha-reductase-inhibiting principle of the folk medicine Epilobium parviflorum. Lesuisse D, et al. J Nat Prod, 59(5):490-2 1996 May.
3. Polyphenols from Bulgarian medicinal plants with anti-infectious activity. Ivancheva S; Manolova N; Serkedjieva J; Dimov V; Ivanovska N. Basic Life Sci, 59():717-28 1992.

Prostate Health Glossary Dictionary

Below are some terms and word that we use on this website to explain some of the compounds of PRO-5X Small Flowered Wollow Herb product.

• beta sitosterol glucoside
• 5-alpha-reductase
• oenothein A and B

Learn more about prostate symptoms and affects:
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)
Prostatitis

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