Effect of Haegimsa (Lygodium Japonicum) on Prostate Enlargement in Rats
January 2010
in “
The Journal of Internal Korean Medicine
”
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The study investigated the effects of Lygodium japonicum on benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) in a rat model. BPH was induced in Sprague-Dawley rats through castration and testosterone treatment. Lygodium japonicum was administered orally, with finasteride as a positive control. Results showed that Lygodium japonicum reduced damage to luminal and duct epithelial cells and decreased stromal and connective tissue proliferation compared to the control group. The study concluded that Lygodium japonicum could protect glandular epithelial cells and may be a useful treatment for BPH.