References of Pygeum africanum, ext.
Title: Pygeum Africanum Extract
CAS Registry Number: 85865-74-3
Trademarks: Tadenan (Debat)
Literature References: Extract from the bark of the tree
Pygeum africanum Hook, also known as
Prunus africana (Hook) F. Kalkm (Rosaceae-Amygdaleae), which is native to tropical Asia and Africa. Prepn: J. Debat,
FR 1578711;
idem, FR M6703;
idem, US 3856946 (1969, 1969, 1974 all to Labs. du Debat). Pharmacology: L. Thieblot
et al., Therapie 26, 575 (1971). Identification of 1-docosanol,
q.v., as active principle:
idem et al., ibid. 32, 99 (1977). Characterization of components: R. Longo, S. Tira,
Farmaco Ed. Prat. 38, 287 (1983); E. M. Martinelli
et al., J. High Resolut. Chromatogr. Chromatogr. Commun. 9, 106 (1986). Clinical study in BPH: A. Barlet
et al., Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. 102, 667 (1990). Review of clinical experience: A. Ishani
et al., Am. J. Med. 109, 654-664 (2000).
Therap-Cat: In treatment of micturitional disorders due to benign prostatic hypertrophy.
