Inhibitory effects by ayurvedic plants on prostate enlargement induced in rats.

Background: Ayurveda recommends several plants and plant preparation for conditions of urogenital disorders as per its principles.

Objectives: Ayurvedic plants Tamala (Cinnamomum tamala); Daruhalad (Berberis aristata); Ativish (Aconitum heterophyllum) were studied for mechanisms of prostatic hyperplasia induced in rats.

Materials And Methods: Prostatic enlargement was induced in castrated rats by testosterone injection s.