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Saw Palmetto and Prostate Health

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Saw Palmetto Berries

Saw palmetto is a scrubby palm tree that is native to Florida that bears a fruit that has a rich history in treating such conditions as prostate enlargement, and has been used as a sexual rejuvenator and as a mild aphrodisiac. Today, this miracle plant is improving the lives of thousands of men and woman around the world.

Saw Palmetto and Prostate Health

Saw Palmetto is a popular herb for treating enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In both clinical studies, and in antidotal evidence, saw palmetto berries have been shown to improve greatly the signs and symptoms of an enlarged prostate. This effect seems to be due to its ability to inhibit dihydrotestosterone which is the compound that causes the prostate cells to multiply excessively.

Enlarged Prostate Symptoms

The prostate is a doughnut shaped male sex gland that is located beneath the urinary bladder. It encircles the urethra, (urinary outlet). The muscles of the prostate contract to squeeze fluid from the prostate into the urethral tract during ejaculation. The prostatic fluid is what makes up the bulk of semen.
Symptoms of an enlarged prostate can include:

  • A weak urine stream with frequent stopping and starting

  • Difficulty starting urination

  • Frequent and urgent desire to urinate, especially overnight

  • Dribbling of urine, especially after urinating

Saw Palmetto Berries

Saw Palmetto Berries

Saw Palmetto has many traditional uses dating back to the time of the Mayans. Research demonstrates Saw Palmetto to be highly effective for the maintenance of prostate health. Other uses of this herb by herbalists include: cold prevention, elimination of excess mucus from the body, and as an overall glandular tonic for both men and women.

Saw Palmetto Benefits


  • Diuretic properties

  • Urinary track antiseptic

  • Inhibitor of dihydrotestosterone

  • Aids in reversing balding in men

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    Guest Column: Is saw palmetto a friend or foe for prostate?
    By David Mulvain A study recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that use of the herb saw palmetto did not improve the symptoms of benign prostate hypertrophy ? BPH ? the medical term for enlarged prostate gland.
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