Hypoxidis Radix

Last updated on: 24.05.2025

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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

Empirical medicine:

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.

  1. Wilt TJ et al. (2000) Phytotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Public Health Nutr. 3(4A):459-72. doi: 10.1017/s13689800000549. PMID: 11276294.
  2. https://pza.sanbi.org/sites/default/files/info_library/hypoxisradix.pdf
  3. https://www.deutsche-apotheker-zeitung.de/news/artikel/2017/11/03/benigne-prostata-hyperplasie-hilft-da-auch-was-pflanzliches
  4. https://register.awmf.org/assets/guidelines/043-034l_S2e_Diagnostik_Therapie_benignes_Prostatasyndrom_2023-04.pdf

Last updated on: 24.05.2025