The bark is used as medicine. Pygeum is used for treating symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and prostate cancer. It is also used for pain caused by inflammation, kidney disease, urinary problems, malaria, stomachache, fever, and to increase sexual desire.

It may help treat prostate cancer

It may help treat urinary conditions

It may help treat urinary conditions

It may help treat prostatitis symptoms