When a man reaches the age of 50, his testosterone’s by-product prolactin level will increase. This will stimulate enzyme 5-alpha reductase production, which will cause testosterone’s conversion to gihydro-testosterones DHT, and then it will trigger the prostate’s enlargement or other prostate’s related problem. However, it is also important to understand that there are also some other causes of prostate cancer enlargement, which also may lead to prostate cancer problem. You might have a question whether there is any herbal treatment for prostate cancer.

Here, you will find some alternatives herbal treatment for prostate cancer, which can be used to prevent and treat an enlarged prostate and prostate cancer.

• Saw Palmetto

This herb is considered to be the best choice for maintaining prostate health. Saw palmetto has been proven by some researches that it can inhibit prostate cancer growth in the lab. This herb has no significant side effects. However, some mild stomach upset or diarrhea were reported after consuming Saw Palmetto

• Soy isoflavones

This herb can inhibit the growth of androgen-sensitive and androgen-independent prostate cancer cells.

• American Ginseng

For centuries, Asian people has used American Ginseng to be a tonic herb for well being, as well as curative. This herb can treat prostate problems, which normally related to low testosterone and androgen level. Besides treating prostate cancer, American Ginseng is also known as the herb which can inhibit cancer cells growth in some other type of cancers, such as colon cancer and lung cancer.

• Essiac

This herb is very useful to maintain good prostate gland function. It can also maintain good blood circulation, relieves pain and inflammation. As the bonus point, Essiac can also increase your sexual activities.

• Corn silk

This herb is normally used as the alternative medicine to treat bed-wetting and obesity problem. However, corn silk can also be use to relieve the inflammation of the prostate.

• Pygeum Africanum

Pygeum Africanum can be used to inhibit the biosynthesis of prostaglandins. This biosynthesis is known to be the root cause of prostate inflammation. Therefore, Pygeum Africanum is an alternative herb to reduce the size of prostate. It can also promote normal urination and reduce cholesterol deposits in the prostate.

• Uva ursi

This herb can treat urinary tract infections, prostate problems, bladder dysfunction, as well as kidney problems.

• Pumpkin seed extract

This herb is known as alternative medicine to maintain prostate health. It contains high amounts of zinc and fatty acids, which are required to maintain prostate health. Pumpkin seed extract can also help to tone the bladder muscles and recongest the prostate.

The most important thing of all is that prevention is always better than treatment at the later cancer stage. Therefore it is not a bad idea to start with herbal treatment for prostate cancer to maintain a healthy prostate.

Check out my other guide on prostate cancer survival and prostate cancer alternative prevention of prostate cancer