(Serenoa repens)
Description
Saw palmetto is a small palm tree native to the southeastern U.S. The berries were traditionally used for urinary and reproductive issues, and they became popular in the early 1900s for urinary tract treatments.
Health Benefits
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Reduces symptoms such as frequent urination, weak urine flow, and difficulty maintaining urination.
Available Forms
Saw palmetto is available in bulk as dried berries, tea bags, tinctures, fluid extracts, and fat-soluble extracts in capsules and tablets.
Dosage
The dosage for the fat-soluble extract containing 85–95% fatty acids and sterols is 320 mg once or twice daily.