DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Blackish outside, bright yellow inside root tuber of the African potato, Hypoxis rooperi, formerly the main source for obtaining preparations containing phytosterols.
HMPC: not processed
ESCOP: not processed
Commission E: not processed
Studies: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
As a tonic in the form of aqueous infusions for sick children, dizziness and mental disorders in adults. Fresh juice on burns.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Wilt TJ et al. (2000) Phytotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Public Health Nutr. 3(4A):459-72. doi: 10.1017/s13689800000549. PMID: 11276294.
- https://pza.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/info_library/hypoxisradix.pdf
- https://www.deutsche-apotheker-zeitung.de/news/artikel/2017/11/03/benigne-prostata-hyperplasie-hilft-da-auch-was-pflanzliches
- https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/043-034l_S2e_Diagnostik_Therapie_benignes_Prostatasyndrom_2023-04.pdf
