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 is pygeum bark extract powder — a single active ingredient. Pygeum comes from the African cherry tree and has traditionally been used for prostate health.
There are no other ingredients listed.
Does it work?
Strong evidence
Pygeum is likely effective for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), the non-cancerous enlargement of the prostate that can make urination difficult or slow. For other uses listed in the research — Alzheimer disease, malaria, sexual desire, and psychosis — the evidence we hold is insufficient to rate, meaning studies so far haven't been robust enough to draw firm conclusions.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Pygeum bark extract is generally well tolerated in the short term, though quality and long-term safety data are limited. In clinical trials, nausea and abdominal pain were reported by some participants, but the rates were similar to placebo, so these events were not clearly linked to the extract itself.
Pygeum is not recommended in pregnancy because it's designed for men's prostate health and has no established safe use in pregnancy. There isn't enough safety information to recommend it while breastfeeding, so it's best avoided then.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for pygeum bark extract. Still, run your medications through the checker on this page before you begin, and confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist that it's safe to add alongside anything you're currently taking.
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.
If you're dealing with an enlarged prostate (BPH), pygeum is a research-backed option to consider. Because long-term safety data are sparse, talk with your doctor or pharmacist about whether it's right for you and how long you'd plan to take it.
Men using other medications should check them against this product before starting.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Feb 25, 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 |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 0 Not Present |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Feb 25, 2021 |
| DSLD ID | 244381 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Powder |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Adult (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 powder | 100 mg | -- |
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Formula
Prostate wellness
Standardized extract powder derived from Prunus africana bark
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take up to 200 mg, or as directed by your physician
Formulation
Free of fillers, binders, artificial ingredients, dairy, soy, wheat, gluten, yeast
V vegan
Ethically sourced Scientifically tested Premium grade ingredients
Precautions
Keep out of reach of children.
Pregnant or lactating women should consult your physician before use.
Storage
Store in a dry, cool & dark.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
Warning: This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
General Statements
Batch No. ARK-P66
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Pygeum Bark Extract by Herbadiet label
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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 size100 mg Dosage formPowder Amounts shown are per serving.
Pygeum bark extract powder
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 powder 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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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.
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