Starting at age 40, the levels of
by-product prolactin of testosterone of men increases, stimulating the
production of the enzyme 5-alpha reductase that causes the conversion of
testosterone to gihydro-testosterones DHT triggering prostate
enlargement and other problems. Besides aging there are many other
causes of enlarged prostate and some of them might result in prostate
cancer. In this article, we will discuss how to use herbs to prevent and
treat enlarged prostate as well as prostate cancer. Chinese herbalists
believe that prostate gland enlargement results from an accumulation
of dampness and heat in the Urinary Bladder, deficiency of Kidney Qi
and blood stagnation. Therefore eliminating the stagnation,
activating the blood circulation, regulating the Qi and clearing
the damp-heat will help to cure enlarged prostate and some of them might
become prostate cancer if left untreated.
1. Saw palmetto
Saw
palmetto has been used for over a century in traditional Chinese
medicine in treating pain in the lower back, inflammation and
enlargement by inhibiting dihydrotestosterone, thereby reducing its
stimulation for cancerous cell multiplication.
2. Patrinia (Bai jiang cao)
Patrinia helps the body get rid of prostate inflammation and damp heat that exists in the body. In Chinese medicine damp heat
in the prostate could be caused by bacteria infection, drugs and other
conditions such as a habit of eating hot, spicy or greasy foods.
3. Lu lu tong (liquid amber)
Lu
lu tong has the ability to improve qi and blood circulation . It also
helps to reduce the abdominal, back and knee pain caused by damp heat as
well as difficult urination because of bladder or prostate
inflammation.
4. He shou wu
He
shou wu contains several derivatives of
tetrahydroxystilbene. These antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds
may
act as an estrogen, reducing levels of circulating
male hormones such as DHT that fuel the growth of prostate
cancer.
5. Niu xi (Achyranthes)
Niu xi contains triterpenoid saponins and sitosterol that
possesses anti-inflammatory effects in both
enlarged prostate and prostate cancer inflammation. It also helps to
nourish the kidney liver and reduce symptoms of damp heat and difficult
urination as well as stiffness and pain of lower back.
6. Gui Zhi (tokoro)Gui
Zhi is used for urinary tract disorder that pertains to ying qi
levels which is the main cause of prostate inflammation. It also is used
as a tonic and blood purifier.
7. Astragalus root
Astragalus root is a sprawling perennial legume. The Chinese medicine uses the dried sliced or powdered root of the plant to enhance immune function by increasing the activity of certain white blood cells, which increases the production of antibodies. It also helps to increase the body's resistance to infections, to heal the allergies, and to raise and renew the vitality.
8. Che Qian zi (plantago seed)
It
is mainly used for stone strangury caused by lower burner damp-heat,
such as the symptoms of aching pain in the lumbus and abdomen, poor
urination or with hematuria, and urinary tract stones.
9. Vaccaria seed
It
is used to reduce pain and stiffness in the lower back, drain excessive
damp heat, invigorate blood and treat difficult urination.
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