The use of African Wild Potato (Hypoxis hemerocallidea) for supporting prostate health is primarily rooted in traditional medicine, especially in southern Africa. Traditionally, the plant has been used for a variety of ailments, including urinary tract issues and as a general tonic for men's health. However, when it comes to the prostate specifically, there is limited scientific research available. Some traditional claims suggest its use for managing benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and related urinary symptoms, possibly due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties attributed to compounds like hypoxoside and rooperol.

Despite these traditional uses, robust clinical trials or scientific studies specifically focused on prostate health outcomes are lacking. A few laboratory studies have indicated some potential anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory effects, but these findings have not been directly linked to evidence-based benefits for prostate conditions in humans. Therefore, while African Wild Potato continues to be used in traditional herbal medicine for various genitourinary complaints, its efficacy in supporting prostate health remains unproven in scientific literature, and it is best characterized as traditional rather than evidence-based.