Saw Palmetto
(Serenoa repens; S. serrulata)
Energetics: Warming. Moistening.
Taste: Pungent. Sweet. Soapy (due to the saponins)
Tissue States: Dry. Tense.
Systems Affected: Kidney. Spleen. Liver.
Parts Used: Fruit.
Key Components: Steroidal saponins. Volatile oils. Fatty acids (Including Capric, caprylic, palmitic & oleic). Fixed acids (Up to 26%). Carotene. Polysaccharides. Tannins. Sitosterol. Invert sugar. Estrogenic components.
Preparations & dosage: Decoction: 1/2 - 1 tsp simmered 5 minutes. Tincture: 1-2 ml 3x per day. Powdered: for encapsulation.
Actions:
Foundational: Aromatic.
Primary: Diuretic. Expectorant. Sedative. "Endocrine & anabolic agent". Nutritive tonic. Sexual tonic (both male and female).
Secondary: Aphrodisiac. Strengthener. Antiseptic (urinary)
Uses:
Debilitating and wasting diseases.
Urinary tract infections.
Tones and strengthens the male reproductive system. Prostate issues such as impotence and prostate enlargement.
Stimulates digestion. Improves appetite, helps improve assimilation. Rebuilds adrenocortical base which can calm nervousness as well as hyperadrenalism.
Combines well with: Damiana. Echinacea. Kola Nut. Marshmallow Root. American Ginseng. Ginger. Horsetail. Hydrangea.
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Sources:
The Way of Herbs: Michael Tierra. Pg 191
The Complete Herbs Sourcebook: David Hoffman. Pg 312
The Earthwise Herbal: Volume 2: Matthew Wood. Pg 329-331
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This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, nor is it intended to replace medical advice. For educational purposes only.
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