Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens) is a small palm tree native to the southeastern United States. It is also known as American dwarf palm tree and cabbage palm. The tree produces yellow flowers and reddish black berries. It is the berries from which the saw palmetto extract is taken. The berries themselves are very high in fatty acids and phytosterols.
Here are Few Uses of Saw Palmetto:
- Saw palmetto is used traditionally as food source and medicinal plant. Recent studies have shown that it is beneficial as medicine for urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland also called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).
- The crude extract of saw palmetto was used for various conditions including asthenia or weakness, recovery from major illness, and urogenital problems.
- Recent studies show that it has beneficial effects for those suffering from male pattern baldness and other maladies.
- It is also used for other conditions, including chronic pelvic pain, bladder disorders, decreased sex drive, hair loss, and hormone imbalances.
Side Effects and Cautions:
- Saw palmetto is one of the safe herb. Mild and uncommon side effect of saw palmetto is stomach discomfort or gastrointestinal upset.
- Saw palmetto can affect sex hormones when used concurrent with other drugs with similar action. Some men had side effects such as tender breasts and a decline in sexual desire.
- It is best to take saw palmetto under the guidance of a registered medical practitioner to ensure coordinated and safe care.
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