What is Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1?
Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1 is a standardized herbal extract (10:1) obtained from the African plum tree. It is used as a raw material in dietary supplement production.
Product Properties
- Part used: Bark
- Standardization: 10:1
- Solubility: Water-soluble
| Analysis | Value |
|---|---|
| Moisture | ≤5.0 % |
| Total Heavy Metals | ≤10 ppm |
| E.Coli | Negative in 10 g |
| Salmonella | Negative in 25 g |
What is Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1 Used For? What is its Purpose?
What is Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1 used for? African Plum (Pygeum) is a standardized herbal raw material used in dietary supplements to support prostate (BPH) and urinary tract comfort, due to its content of phytosterols (beta-sitosterol), pentacyclic triterpenes, and ferulic acid esters. With its standardized 10:1 content, it provides a consistent source of ingredients in formulations such as standardized bark extract capsules/softgels (typically 100 mg/day).
Benefits and Main Uses of Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) symptoms: A Cochrane review (18 RCTs, 1562 men) showed that pygeum bark extract improves general urological symptoms; users are more than twice as likely to report improvement.
- Nocturia (nighttime urination): Cochrane data reported a ~19% reduction in nocturia, a ~24% decrease in residual urine volume, and a ~23% increase in peak urinary flow rate (effects are moderate, studies are short-term).
- Urinary flow and bladder emptying comfort: Used for mild-to-moderate BPH symptoms; it does not shrink the prostate but may alleviate symptoms (limited/moderate evidence).
Mechanism of Action and Active Components
It is believed to alleviate urinary tract symptoms through anti-inflammatory effects and modulation of growth factors in prostate tissue via beta-sitosterol and triterpenes.
Forms of Use (Tablet, Capsule, Powder)
The powder form can be used in tablet, capsule, powder mix/sachet, and (due to water solubility) liquid/syrup formulations.
Positive Plant List Check
African plum is included among the permitted (positive) plants under the Turkish Food Codex regulations for dietary supplements. The permitted/used part is: Bark.
Usage Rate in Dietary Supplements
According to the Restricted Substances List for Dietary Supplements, a daily usage limit of 500 mg/day applies to this component/extract.
Storage, Shelf Life, and Re-test
Store in a cool, dry, and protected from light environment. The recommended re-test period is generally 3 years; this may vary by manufacturer. The CoA document of the relevant batch shall be considered for the exact date.
Technical Documents and Supply — Asuka Kimya
You can contact Asuka Kimya for SDS, TDS, CoA, and supply conditions for Pygeum Africanum Extract 10:1.
References
The usage information on this page is compiled from official herbal monographs and scientific literature (e.g., EMA/HMPC, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EFSA). The product is a dietary supplement raw material and is not intended for the diagnosis or treatment of disease.