The prostate is a male gland that is just below the bladder. The urethra, a tube through which urine flows from the bladder and out of the body, runs through the prostate. Abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland is common among men 50 years or older, and can cause pressure on the urethra, hinder the flow of urine, and cause problems in the form of scanty, painful urination or incontinence. This may result in bladder infection, kidney damage, and can lead to cancer of the prostate. Most of these problems can be overcome when LIFE QUEST HERBS' PROSTATE EASE and GET WELL formulas are taken together.

      Corn silk has been used for hundreds of years as and aid to the health of mankind. It is believed that the use of corn silk originated in Central America. It is known to effect the bladder and kidneys, and helps the liver and intestines as well. It is a diuretic to help the secretion and flow of urine. Corn silk is also a soothing demulcent and protects the inflamed tissues of the kidney, bladder, and the urethra. Corn silk can be eaten raw, used as a tea or taken in capsule form as with PROSTATE EASE.

      Saw palmetto berries act specifically on the enlarged prostate, reducing inflammation and pain, and is known as a help as well for the male reproductive organs. Studies also show that this herb is also good for the female organs. It will help with kidney and bladder problems in women and act as a diuretic and help with many of the urinary and reproductive problems of both women and men. European researchers have found that saw palmetto prevents the formation of the compounds that cause the enlargement of the prostate.

Following is a list of herbs contained in this formula:

corn silk	- strong diuretic to promote urination, helps fight infections in the prostate, rich in vitamin K, helps in painful urination, soothing, controls inflammation and relieves pain, stops uric acid buildup, which is the cause of most malfunctions of the urinary system
saw palmetto	- helps an inflamed or swollen prostate, will overcome slow and painful urination and dribbling, has an effect upon all glandular tissue, quieting to the nerves, a urethra toning herb
parsley leaf	- excellent remedy for reducing swollen or enlarged glands, very good diuretic, helps in obstruction of the kidney, liver and spleen, improves urination when it is painful and incomplete
marshmallow	- demulcent, healing to the kidneys, emollient, soothing, good for swellings, helps to clear sedimentation and infection in the prostate, anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, nutritive, tonic
buchu	- helpful in clearing urinary tract, diuretic, soothes the enlargement of the prostate gland
echinacea	- blood and glandular cleanser, builds the immune system, antiseptic and alterative
pumpkin seed	- relieves inflammation, very helpful with prostate problems, clears abnormal accumulations of fluid from the body
uva ursi	- healing and soothing to the genito-urinary organs, stimulates the kidneys, strengthens and tones urinary passages, helps balance the pH of urine that is high in acid
dandelion	- natural nutritive salts purify the blood and destroy the acids in the blood, diuretic, promotes healing in the body, removes toxins from the urine, detoxifying herb, general tonic

Recommendation - Two capsules twice a day, one hour after meals