Saw palmetto | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar Encyclopedia
Studies have shown that the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on symptoms are mixed. Results from these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Saw palmetto
Latin name
Serenoa repens
Common names
Saw palmetto
foreign names
Serenoa repens
The group
Arecaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Southeast United States
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Arecaceae family, the scientific name Serenoa repens is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
fruits
chemical components
Fatty acids and phytosterols
Properties and medical uses
Studies have shown that the effects of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) on symptoms are mixed.
Results from these studies should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations of the fruit may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
Do not delay evaluating urinary symptoms or examining the prostate; this may increase bleeding.
Consult a specialist if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Southeast United States
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the Serenoa repens species are taken into account, with the acquisition of botanically certified propagation material and avoidance of collecting threatened wild species.
History and Heritage
The southeastern United States.
This traditional usage illustrates the historical context and does not, on its own, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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