(14-09-2014, 04:13 AM)Lotus Wrote: Willow Herb,

The Willow herb is considered a common weed but may have potential benefit in prostate disorders. Oenothein B, a substance in willow herb, appears to have 5-alpha-reductase inhibitory activity.


Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase and aromatase by the ellagitannins oenothein A and oenothein B from Epilobium species.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9140222


Epilobium angustifolium : 5-alpha-reductase and aromatase by the ellagitannins oenothein...
http://www.fitnessbanter.com/showthread.php?t=3120

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilobium


Not the same genus:

White willow
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_willow

Another 5 AR's

Inhibition of 5 alpha-reductase activity in human skin by zinc and azelaic acid.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/3207614

Effects of sex steroids on skin 5 alpha-reductase activity in vitro.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1828548

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Another 5 alpha reductase inhibitor, (Walnut leaves)-

Previously reported effects of walnut leaves containing natural progeterone
Reported- Occurrence of Progesterone and Related Animal Steroids in .
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/02/100204144815.htm

New report of walnut leaves being an 5 alpha reductase inhibitor:

Abstract:
A 5 alpha -reductase inhibitor comprising as an effective component an extract from leaves and/or pericarps of a walnut. The inhibitor exhibits high potent 5 alpha -reductase inhibiting activity and high safety, and is thus effective in curing and preventing diseases caused by testosterone, e.g. male-pattern alopecia, hirsutism, prostate cancer and the like.

http://worldwide.espacenet.com/publicationDetails/biblio?CC=EP&NR=0279010&KC=&FT=E&locale=en_EP

http://www.freepatentsonline.com/EP0279010.html

More info to follow.......