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Common Uses:
- Anti-inflammatory and protate inflammation
- Atrophy of the testes
- Benighn Prostatic Hypertrophy
- Impotence, low libido
- Urinary tract disorders, nocturia, enuresis
- General tonic to increase fat metabolism, muscle, and strength
- Tonic for mucous membranes, particularly the bronchial passages.
- Thyroid deficiency
- Mildly sedative to the nervous system
- Expectorant, inhalant, bronchitis, asthma, catarrh, colds
Uses for Women:
- Infertility in women
- Painful periods, tonic for ovarian function
- Increase lactation
The fat soluble extract of saw palmetto berries has had a direct affect on the
inhibition of dihydrostestosterone (DHT), which is thought to be associated with the
enlargement of the prostate. It is also shown to inhibit the binding of DHT to receptors,
which can be thought to promoting the breakdown DHT.
Historical Information:
- (Serenoa repens) Saw Palmetto was historically used by the Native Americans as general
tonic to nourish the body and encourage an individual’s appetite and normal weight
gain. Other uses were associated with the treatment of genitourinary tract problems. This
small palm tree had large leaves with large red berries and was originally found around
the North American Atlantic Coast.
Nutrient Content and Active Substances:
- Steroidal saponins
- Fatty acids - capric, caprylic, cproic, lauric, palmitic, and oleic acid (which includes
their ethyl esters)
- Phytosterols - beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, cycloartenol, stigmasterol, cycloartenol,
lupeol, lupenone, and 24-methyl-cycloartenol.
- Volatile oil
- Resin
- Tannins
Comments:
- The extracts of Saw Palmetto berries have been approved in France and Germany for
treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
Additional products that are associated with
prostate health:
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