Condition
Treatment Support
urinary antiseptic
Application
extract in capsule
Saw Palmetto
(Serenoa repens)
Also know as Sabal
Botanical Information
A small scrubby palm with fan-shaped leaves and purple berries.
Working with Saw Palmetto
Part(s) Used
Fruit
Herb Forms
Standardized extract in capsule, tincture.
Saw palmetto is a male tonifying herb, especially beneficial to the prostate gland and urinary tract. Several studies have proven it effective in reducing the frequency of nocturnal urination and as a remedy for benign prostatic hypertrophy with symptoms such as burning or incomplete urination and reduced flow. It has also been used for chronic congestive conditions. It is often considered a good tonic for the sexual and urinary systems of both men and women.
The most effective kind of extract of saw palmetto may be what is called a supercritical C02 extract. This uses C02 as a solvent to extract the active fatty acid fraction, preserving freshness because it is a cold process. These extracts do not contain the solvent hexane, as other types of extracts may. A tincture might also be effective.
Saw Palmetto has a taste of PUNGENT, SWEET and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
None noted, although a few rare cases of stomach problems are reported.
Conditions treated with Saw Palmetto
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tablet, capsule, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
tonic, anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, tablet, capsule
Condition
Treatment Support
anti-inflammatory
Application
tincture, capsule, tablet
The information given here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. The information is drawn from numerous sources—both traditional medicine practice, from the clinical experience of many herbalists currently practicing, and supported by decades of scientific research from the author. The research most consulted includes human clinical trials that help to determine the most effective and safe herbs for various needs, the best doses, and types of preparations.
The information offered in this database is not intended as a substitute for any that may have been prescribed by your health practitioner or physician.
