Small-Flowered Willowherb
Epilobium parviflorum
T Traditional useTraditionally taken as a tea for lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostate enlargement, after a doctor has ruled out serious conditions.
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The EMA assesses willowherb (Epilobium angustifolium and/or E. parviflorum) as a traditional herbal product for lower urinary tract symptoms related to benign prostatic hyperplasia. This use applies only after a doctor has ruled out serious conditions such as prostate cancer. Long-term use is possible.
Updated: October 15, 2026
✓ This herb record is backed by official European Medicines Agency (EMA HMPC) herbal monographs.
What is it used for?
T Traditional use
Traditional use: Based on at least 30 years of documented traditional use rather than clinical trials.
How do we rate evidence levels? →Traditionally used to relieve lower urinary tract symptoms of benign prostate enlargement, after serious conditions have been ruled out by a doctor. [1]
How is it used?
Tea
Infuse 1.5–2 g of cut herb in 250 ml of boiling water.
Amount: Twice daily
[1]Safety & interactions
Minimum age: 18 years
- Have a doctor assess the cause of your urinary symptoms before use.
- See a doctor at once if symptoms worsen or fever, cramps, blood in the urine, painful urination or inability to pass urine occur.
- Used for prostate complaints in men; there is no relevant use in children or adolescents.
Drug interactions
No recorded interactions
Side effects
- None known according to the monograph; report any unexpected effect to a doctor
⚕ When to see a doctor
- If high fever, shortness of breath or purulent/bloody phlegm develops
- If symptoms do not improve within 1–2 weeks or worsen
- If severe abdominal pain, jaundice, rash or allergic reaction occurs
Did you know?
Willowherb is one of the few herbs the EMA considers suitable for long-term use. [1]
Frequently asked questions
Does willowherb help the prostate?
The EMA accepts its traditional use for urinary symptoms of benign prostate enlargement, once a doctor has ruled out serious disease.
How is willowherb tea made?
Infuse 1.5–2 g of herb in 250 ml of boiling water; drink twice daily.
Can willowherb be used long term?
According to the monograph long-term use is possible; see a doctor if symptoms worsen.
Sources
- European Union herbal monograph on Epilobium angustifolium L. and/or Epilobium parviflorum Schreb., herbaEMA HMPC · 2015
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Small-Flowered Willowherb (Epilobium parviflorum). Herbadex — Doğal Şifa Rehberi (2026). https://herbadex.com/en/herb/small-flowered-willowherb/
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