Brief IntroductionSynonyms--- Saw Palmetto, Sabal, Sabal serrulatum,Serenoa serrulatum
Oleic acid (A kind of Saw Palmetto fatty acid, a mono-unsaturated omega-9 fatty acid)Chemical Name: (9Z)-Octadecenoic acid, (Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid, cis-9-Octadecenoic acid, cis-Δ9-Octadecenoic acid, 18:1 cis-9
Molecular Formula: C18H34O2
Mol. Wt.: 282.4614
Molecular Structure: Serenoa repens, the
saw palmetto, is the sole species currently classified in the genus
Serenoa. It has been known by a number of synonyms, including Sabal serrulatum, under which name it still often appears in alternative medicine. It is a small palm, normally reaching a height of around 2–4 m (3–6 ft). 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. It is endemic to the southeastern United States, most commonly along the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains, but also as far inland as southern Arkansas. It is a hearty plant; extremely slow growing, and long lived, with some plants, especially in Florida, possibly being as old as 500-700 years.
Saw palmetto fruit (berry) is a large reddish-black drupe and is an important food source for wildlife and historically for humans. It contains constituents such as fatty acids, steroidal saponins, phytosterols, volatile oil, resin, tannins. Saw Palmetto berries contain an oil with a variety of fatty acids and phytosterols. These fatty acids include capric, caprylic, caproic, lauric, palmitic, and oleic acid and their ethyl esters. The major phytosterols are beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, cycloartenol, stigmasterol, cycloartenol, lupeol, lupenone, and 24-methyl-cyclo-artenol.
The fruits of the saw palmetto are highly enriched with fatty acids and phytosterols, which were used traditionally as a general tonic to nourish the body and encourage appetite and normal weight gain. The berries were also used in the treatment of genito-urinary tract problems including enuresis, nocturia, and urinary tract disorders. And it was used for remedy for atrophy of the testes, impotence, inflammation of the prostate, and low libido in men. And it was used as a tonic and expectorant for mucous membranes, particularly the bronchial passages. Recent clinical trials have shown that saw palmetto berries are helpful in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia.
The Saw Palmetto Extract used in dietary supplements is derived from the fruits of the plant Serenoa repens.
Benefits• Treat urinary tract infections
• Prevent and relieve symptoms of prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia)
• Calm the irritated and overactive bladder occasionally associated with bedwetting
• Reduce hormonal damage to prostate cells, possibly reducing the future risk of developing prostate cancer.
• Maintain healthy blood vessels, nerves and tissues
• Lower cholesterol
• Tonic and Expectorant for mucous membranes (particularly the bronchial passages)
MechanismRefer to the above relative introductions.
SafetyThere are no known drug or nutrient interactions associated with the use of saw palmetto berries.
There are no known side effects and no toxicity reports associated with the use of saw palmetto berries.
The oil in saw palmetto berries can easily go rancid, so store them in the refrigerator or freezer and be sure to discard them by the date indicated on the package.
If you are experiencing bothersome or troubling symptoms of possible prostate enlargement (weak urine flow, frequency, post-void dribbling and backwash, for example), see your doctor.
Keep in mind that although the seeds may relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, they have not been proven to actually reduce the size of this gland.
Dosage • The typical dose is 300-500mg per day (usually in 1-2 doses throughout the day).
• Bio-enhancing agents: African Pygeum
• Consult physicians for different condition specifics.
Part Used (berry ) Sample Photo(White to greenish White)
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