Prostate cancer begins when some androgen hormones prevent death of cells within the prostate, this makes the cells multiply abnormally and increase gland size. Certain drugs like alpha-blockers can treat prostate cancer.
There are also natural herbs that can help suppress the actions of those hormones that promote prostate cancer like dihydrotestosterone (DHT). You can search for these herbs in local markets or on the internet. You should speak with your doctor before trying natural remedies. In this article, I’ll like to enlighten you on herbs that can shrink prostate cancer according to Medical News Today
1. Saw palmetto (Ope Aginju in yoruba)
This is a common remedy for prostate cancer as a popular herbal supplement used to treat the disease is gotten from this plant. This natural plant helps to suppress the actions of DHT which aids the development of prostate cancer. Saw palmetto or it’s extracts can be gotten from online stores
2. Rye grass pollen
Herbal supplements made from this plant are used to treat prostate cancer and reduce the inflammation caused by the disease. Cernilton, a common drug used to treat prostate cancer is gotten from rye gras pollen. It helps in slowing and stopping the growth of prostate cancer
3. Stinging nettle (Ewe Esisi in yoruba Agbara in Igbo)
This herb contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory substances similar to those in saw palmetto. Nettle root is used in combination with saw palmetto to treat urinary problems, its extracts can reduce prostate symptoms and improved the quality of life of people with the disease
4. Pygeum africanum (Iyeye in yoruba)
The bark of plum tree is used to make this extract which contains wide range of fatty acids, alcohols and sterols like beta-sitosterol. These substances have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect on the urinary and genital organs.
