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SAW
PALMETTO |
| Also
known as: |
Sabal
serrulata, Serenoa repens. |
| Uses: |
Enlarged
prostate, Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy |
| Description: |
This
is a small palm with fan-shaped leaves. The
fruit, which is dark red, is the size of an olive and contains
a volatile oil known as Palmetto oil. It is the
fruit that is used medicinally
Saw Palmetto is
considered by herbalists to be the prime remedy for
prostate problems.
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| How
it works: |
The
condition of an enlarged prostate is commonly found in
men over the age of 50. This enlargement is the
result of the cells in the prostate becoming more sensitive
to circulating hormonal levels in the body.
Cells of the prostate enlarge, which in turn cause the
whole gland to increase in size.
Saw Palmetto inhibits
enzymes at the level of the prostate cells, reducing
the action of hormones. This is a local effect,
confined to the prostate gland.
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| When
to avoid: |
Medical
advice should be sought if the condition persists or
is accompanied by bleeding or a fever. |
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