Saw palmetto
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto (/sɔː pælˈmeɪtoʊ/), scientifically known as Serenoa repens, is a type of palm native to the southeastern United States, most commonly along the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains. The plant is known for its medicinal properties and is often used in traditional and alternative medicine.
Etymology
The term "Saw Palmetto" is derived from the saw-like teeth on the stalks of the plant's leaves. The species name repens refers to its creeping growth habit.
Description
Saw Palmetto is a small palm, growing to a height of around 2–4 m. Its trunk is sprawling, and it grows in clumps or dense thickets in sandy coastal lands or as undergrowth in pine woods or hardwood hammocks.
Medicinal Uses
Saw Palmetto is best known for its use in decreasing symptoms of an enlarged prostate (BPH), according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is also used to prevent complications from prostate surgery and for treating certain types of prostate conditions.
Other uses include treatment for colds and coughs, sore throat, asthma, chronic bronchitis, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, and migraine headache. It is also used to increase urine flow (Diuretic), promote relaxation (Sedative), and enhance sexual drive (Aphrodisiac).
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Saw palmetto
- Wikipedia's article - Saw palmetto
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