Common Name:Saw Palmetto



Scientific Name:Serenoa repens


Basic Information about the Species:

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"Saw palmetto extract is an extract of the fruit of Serenoa repens. It is rich in fatty acids and phytosterols, and has shown promise in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia[1]. Native Americans used the fruit for food, but also in the treatment of a variety of urinary and reproductive system problems. The European colonists learned of the use of saw palmetto."

References:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saw_palmetto