• MAY 1, 2025
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    Lousewort (Pedicularis spp.) and Its Implications for Prostate Health

    Lousewort (Pedicularis spp.) and Its Implications for Prostate Health

    Abstract Lousewort (genus Pedicularis), a diverse group of hemiparasitic flowering plants, has been traditionally employed in herbal medicine across Asia, Europe, and North America. Although limited clinical research exists on its direct impact on prostate health, several Pedicularis species exhibit properties—such as anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic, and nervine effects—that suggest potential benefits for urinary tract function and benign prostatic hyperplasia

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    Lousewort (Pedicularis spp.): An Exploration of Its Health Impacts, with Emphasis on Men’s Prostate and Urinary Wellness

    Lousewort (Pedicularis spp.): An Exploration of Its Health Impacts, with Emphasis on Men’s Prostate and Urinary Wellness

    Abstract Lousewort, a member of the Pedicularis genus, comprises over 600 species of semi-parasitic plants traditionally used in herbal medicine across various indigenous and Eastern medical systems. Although not widely recognized in modern pharmacopoeia, recent ethnobotanical interest has reawakened focus on Pedicularis species due to their neuro-muscular, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic properties. Introduction to Lousewort (Pedicularis spp.) Lousewort refers to

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