Saw Palmetto

NOMENCLATURE:

Botanical name / Scientific Name: Serenoa Repen/serrulata
Common Name: Saw Palmetto

STANDARDIZED:

Fatty acid, oil

GRADES:

Fatty acid 45% powder, 85-95% Oil

ANALYTICAL METHOD:

a) GC
Saw palmetto is a supplement made from the fruit of the Serenoa repens tree.  It is a small palm, growing to a maximum height around 7–10 ft. It is endemic to the subtropical Southeastern United States, most commonly along the south Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains and sand hills.

Function:

  • Saw palmetto is most commonly used for decreasing symptoms of an enlarged prostate called benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH).
  • Saw palmetto is also used to prevent complications from prostate surgery and for treating certain types of prostate conditions.
  • Saw palmetto may reduce inflammation and protect your body against the growth of cancer cells.