Pygeum Bark Extract Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Herbadiet
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Pygeum Bark Extract against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Pygeum Bark Extract is a dietary supplement by Herbadiet with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for benign prostatic hyperplasia (bph) symptoms, urinary symptoms in men, prostate health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.
HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet
Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: pygeum bark extract. Pygeum comes from the bark of an African tree and has been used traditionally to support men's prostate health.
There are no inactive ingredients (fillers, binders, or capsule materials) listed in the product facts on file.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum bark extract is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) — the noncancerous enlargement of the prostate that can cause urinary symptoms as men age. For other uses — Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — we don't have enough reliable evidence to say whether it works.
Those effectiveness ratings are marked insufficient, meaning the research either isn't there yet or isn't solid enough to support a claim.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum is generally well tolerated in the short term, but quality and long-term safety data are limited — so we don't have a full picture of how it holds up over months or years of use. In clinical trials, some participants reported nausea and abdominal pain, though the rates were similar to placebo.
Pygeum is not recommended in pregnancy (no established safe use for this population) or while breastfeeding (not enough safety information). If you're pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or nursing, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before taking it.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Still, check the medication search tool on this page with your specific drugs, and let your doctor or pharmacist know you're considering this supplement.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
Pygeum Bark Extract is a reasonable choice if you're looking for a likely-effective option for BPH symptoms. The biggest caveat is that long-term safety data are sparse, and it's not for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Run your exact medications through the checker on this page, and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether this product fits your health plan.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Apr 22, 2021.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Pygeum Bark Extract, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Herbadiet |
|---|---|
| Barcode (UPC) | 5113339161998 |
| Net contents | 60 V Capsule(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Apr 22, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244738 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult Male (18-50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Pygeum bark extract | 100 mg | -- |
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Formulation
Prostate health is a concern all men must face sooner or later. Protect your prostate naturally with the herbal power of Herbadiet Pygeum. The bark of this African tree has a long history of use for promoting prostate and urinary tract health.
Helps support urinary health & flow
100% Natural Ayurvedic proprietary medicine
Natural prostate support
Vegan
Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast
Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Formula
Supports healthy prostate function Supports men's health
Contains nothing other than listed ingredients
FDA Disclaimer Statement
These statements have not been evaluated by FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if seal under the cap is broken or missing.
Caution: If you are pregnant, breast feeding, or taking medications, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Storage
Store in a dry place.
General Statements
Batch No: ARK-C77
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions for use: Take one capsule twice a day, or as directed by your physician.
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Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container60 Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum bark extract
No knowninteractions
Pygeum is an extract from the bark of the African cherry tree that is most often used to ease urinary symptoms linked to an enlarged prostate. Some st...
Pygeum bark extract monograph & interactionsPygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Pygeum Bark Extract. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Pygeum Bark Extract, from the product label.
Herbadiet
See all Herbadiet products- Name
- Arkure Health Care
- Street Address
- 11, Sector - 14
- City
- Rohtak
- State
- Haryana
- ZipCode
- 124001
- Web Address
- www.herbadiet.in
Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Pygeum Bark Extract’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Pygeum Bark Extract's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.
The 3 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Pygeum 3 references
- Ishani A, MacDonald R, Nelson D, et al. Pygeum africanum for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review and quantitative meta-analysis. Am J Med 2000;109:654-64.. PubMed
- Wilt T, Ishani A, Mac Donald R, et al. Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2002;CD001044.. PubMed
- Andro M and Riffaud J. Pygeum africanum extract for the treatment of patients with benign prostatic hyperplasia: a review of 25 years of published experience. Curr Ther Res 1995;56(8):796-817. DOI
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