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Epilobium (Willowherb)
Important safety information: Urinary difficulty, blood in urine, pain, fever or inability to urinate needs prompt medical care. Traditional BPH use is for adults after medical assessment, not self-diagnosis.
Herbal actions
- Urinary support traditionally
- astringent
- anti-inflammatory in vitro
Traditional and practitioner uses
These uses are presented for historical and educational context. They are not treatment claims.
- Traditional relief of lower urinary-tract symptoms associated with medically assessed BPH
- Traditional urinary tea
- Not a prostate-cancer treatment
Main constituents
Ellagitannins including oenothein B, flavonoids, sterols and phenolic acids
Preparation overview
Tea: Infusion. Use only after a doctor has excluded serious causes of prostate or urinary symptoms.
Liquid extract reference: Product-specific
Preparation strengths are not interchangeable. Open the interactive guide for the complete evidence notes and sources available for this herb.
Herbilous provides educational information only. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or replace professional medical advice. Seek urgent care for severe or worsening symptoms.