PRICE: $10.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per vegi-capsule) Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is pleased to offer a very high quality, 4:1 Swedish Flower Pollen Extract. Swedish Flower Pollen promotes healthy urine flow and helps maintain normal prostate cell function, and is widely used in Europe and Asia for this purpose. Four kilos of Swedish Flower Pollen were utilized to produce one kilo of this extract. Click on this link: Swedish Flower Pollen Extract COA, to view the Certificate of Analysis of this particular batch. These vegetable-derived capsules (both Kosher and Halal certified) are filled by hand with a manual machine, not with a high speed automatic machine, and thus, only pure Swedish Flower Pollen 4:1 Extract is in the capsules. Capsules produced with high speed machines in herbal remedy and vitamin "factories" contain several other ingredients, including preservatives because so many bottles of product are produced at one time, and lubricants to ensure that the machines will run faster and more efficiently. Check their labels! Also, Barlowe's Herbal Elixirs is one of the very few manufacturers that still pack their products in glass whenever possible, even though glass is more expensive.  Barlowe believes that chemicals can leach out of plastic containers and contaminate the contents, and that the use of glass is much better for the environment. Flower pollen is the male seed of flowers, and Swedish Flower Pollen Extract is a concentrated flower pollen extract, derived from a mix of flowering plants. Swedish Flower Pollen Extract is not bee pollen - it is a proprietary blend of pollens gathered directly from flowers, and it contains 21 amino acids, lipids, saccharides, phospholipids, enzymes and other vitamins and minerals. A special process results in a product which is easy to digest and free of allergens. Swedish Flower Pollen Extract has been shown in a number of clinical studies to be extremely beneficial for the prostate, and especially helpful for promoting healthy urine flow.  Buck, A.C., et al., Treatment of Outflow Tract Obstruction Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia with the Pollen Extract, Cernilton, British Journal of Urology, 66:398-404, 1990; Becker, H., and Ebeling, L., Conservative Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) with Cernilton-N, Urologe, B 28: 301-6, 1988. Symptom improvement was most striking for prolonged difficulty in urination, nighttime urination, and reduced urine flow. As men age, the prostate gland oftentimes increases in size.  Enlargement of the gland is called benign hyperplasia (BHP), and usually results in restricted urinary flow. As long ago as 1960, E. Ask-Upmark, a Swedish researcher, reported that Swedish Flower Pollen was effective in treating prostatitis - an inflammation of the prostate. It has been theorized that this pollen works by increasing the natural production of interferon, a protein produced by cells as a defense against viruses, and that it reduces the swelling and irritation of the urethral mucosal surface and bladder neck - improving urination with no side effects. Furthermore, animal studies have shown that Swedish Flower Pollen has anti-oxidant properties and helps to strengthen the immune system. It has been found to protect the liver in animals exposed to liver toxins and to help maintain healthy liver function. Additionally, Swedish Flower Pollen assists in regulating cholesterol levels. Studies have also suggested that this product may help to prevent hair loss. Flower pollens do reduce the negative effects of naturally occurring androgens that weaken the hair follicles. It is speculated that pollen extracts inhibit the formation of dihydrotestosterone or DHT, the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss, either by blocking the contributing enzyme (5-alpha-reductase), or by blocking the binding of DHT to the receptor. Though it is not definite, the tentative conclusion is that Swedish Flower Pollen Extract inhibits the binding of DHT to the receptor. Caution: Barlowe's Swedish Flower Pollen Extract uses only the finest quality Swedish Flower Pollen (4:1) extract  from the most trusted suppliers. This means that four kilos of Swedish Flower Pollen are required to produce one kilo of the extract. This superb extract is an adaptogen as it is good for a variety of health concerns in both men and women, but it is especially good for the prostate. It is generally safe, but it is potent and should be utilized with care. This product is for dietary use. If side-effects occur, discontinue use immediately! The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Directions For Use: Take one (1/2 gram) capsule either once or twice a day.  Results and usage amounts may vary based on body type and weight. Swedish Flower Pollen Extract 4:1 PRICE: $10.95 for each 60 capsule bottle (1/2 gram per vegi-capsule)