Epilobium
Description
Epilobium is a perennial Herb.
Botanical Names
Epilobium angustifolium
Epilobium parviflorum
Both species of Epilobium belong to the Evening Primrose (Onagraceae) family.
Health Benefits of Epilobium
Immune System
Epilobium may reduce Inflammation. [1]
Sexual System
Epilobium may “shrink” Prostate - Enlarged: [2]
Epilobium contains two Polyphenols (Oenothein A and Oenothein B) which inhibit the conversion of Testosterone to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by the 5-Alpha Reductase enzyme and this mechanism may underlie Epilobium’s ability to reverse Enlarged Prostate.
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