CRINUM LATIFOLIUM IN PROSTATE DISEASE

Crinum latifolium is a traditional leafy, Vietnamese herbal remedy which has been used since ancient times in Vietnam.

It is currently being used in Vietnam for a variety of disorders including benign prostatic hypertrophy, prostatitis and adenoma.

Patients looking for scientific proof of the effectiveness of Crinum Latifolium in benign prostatic hypertrophy may be disappointed.

A search of the PUB MED  database using the search term crinum latifolium returned only 3 papers, none of which had anything to do with the prostate.

The marketing for Crinum refers to studies done in Vietnam and which were apparently published in Vietnamese health journals. 

The Vietnamese study apparently looked at the treatment of more than 500 men with BPH with Crinum. The International Hospital in Vietnam apparently reported that 92.6 % of the patients had good results with minimal side effects.

Crinum latifolium is known to contain eleven different alkaloids and amino acids. Crinum latifolium also contains steroid saponins and antioxidants, supports cellular immunity, and has been researched as being an effective T-lymphocyte activator.

Further studies should be done to document the proposed benefit of Crinum Latifolium in prostate conditions.