Saw Palmetto berries (Serenoa serrulata), Saw Palmetto berries

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa serrulata), Saw Palmetto berries
Botanical name: Serenoa repens (W.Bartram) Small (syn. Sabal serrulata (Michx.) Schult.f.)

Saw palmetto is a supplement made from the fruit of the Serenoa repens tree. The main components of saw palmetto are phytosterols and fatty acids. These are found in the berry of the tree and are responsible for its health benefits. It is often used to treat enlarged prostate , improve urinary tract function , and promote hair growth. Some people also use the supplement to boost libido and fertility , and reduce inflammation . Finally, saw palmetto is claimed to have anti-cancer properties.

Basic Properties: Urinary antiseptic, diuretic, anti-inflammatory, acts on the endocrine system

Uses: to strengthen the male reproductive system, for benign prostate enlargement, digestive and urinary tract infections.

Potential health benefits of consuming Saw Palmetto

Research has shown that saw palmetto has anti-inflammatory and hormone-balancing properties , which are particularly anti-androgenic and help improve prostate health. Its main medicinal benefits include:

• Shrinking an enlarged prostate . With its anti-inflammatory properties, one of the main medicinal values of saw palmetto is its ability to shrink an enlarged prostate.
• Hormonal regulation . Saw palmetto is believed to be a highly effective anti-androgen, as it may play a role in regulating testosterone levels .

Additionally, studies have shown that saw palmetto may also treat the following conditions:

• Treating hair loss. In traditional medicine, saw palmetto was used to treat hair loss in men.
• Treating urinary tract infections . Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective treatment for urinary tract infections, especially for men.
• Relief from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH ). Research shows that taking Serenoa in the months before prostate surgery may aid in recovery. Saw palmetto may also help treat an enlarged prostate.
• Regulation of urinary functions . Research shows that saw palmetto may increase the bladder's ability to hold urine, which would reduce frequent urination.

How is it used:

• The fruits as a decoction: Simmer half a teaspoon of dried Serenoa fruits for 5 minutes. Drink 3 times a day.
• Tincture: 1-2 ml of tincture three times a day. (1 ml of tincture = approximately 30 drops)

Special precautions:
Saw Palmetto is generally considered safe to use. Because it acts like a hormone, it should be avoided during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
It may slow down blood clotting. Your doctor's advice in these cases is essential.

Indicative bibliography

• Phytotherapy for benign prostatic hyperplasia
• Saw palmetto extracts for treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia: a systematic review
• A double-blind trial of an extract of the plant Serenoa repens in benign prostatic hyperplasia.
• Observational database serenoa repens (DOSSER): overview, analysis and results. A multicentric SIUrO (Italian Society of Oncological Urology) project
• A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial to determine the effectiveness of botanically derived inhibitors of 5-alpha-reductase in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia
• Pharmacological characterization and chemical fractionation of a liposterolic extract of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens): effects on rat prostate contractility