Epilobium

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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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