Phytotherapeutic Treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Serenoa Repens

Serenoa repens was widely used in Europe, particularly in Italy and Germany, as a phytotherapeutic treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. Meta-analyses and systematic reviews suggested its efficacy was similar to other market treatments like 5-alpha reductase inhibitors (e.g., finasteride). However, the lack of rigor in clinical trial design made it difficult to draw conclusive results about its effectiveness, indicating a need for further research before it could replace conventional treatments.