Evaluation of Juniperus communis L. seed extract on benign prostatic hyperplasia induced in male Wistar rats

Background Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common disease which causes various health problems for elderly men such as urinary retention, recurring urinary tract infection and bladder stones. The aim of this study is to evaluate the therapeutic effects of Juniperus communis L . seed extract (JCS) on BPH in male Wistar rats. Methods To this end, 30 rats were divided into 5 groups ( N = 6): group 1 (vehicle), group 2 (disease control),...