Oral Actions for Saw palmetto

Saw palmetto		Botanicals / Herbs
Botanical Name or Chemical Name:	Sabal serrulata • Serenoa repens

Found 8 oral actions for Saw palmetto

Action - 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor
Saw palmetto is a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor; blocks dihydrotestosterone production. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Anti-inflammatory
Saw palmetto is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Aphrodisiac
Saw palmetto is an aphrodisiac; increases libido. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Calmative
Saw palmetto is a calmative; it has a calming and relaxing effect. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Diuretic
Saw palmetto is a diuretic; increases and promotes urine flow. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Kidney tonic
Saw palmetto is a kidney tonic; strengthens the kidney. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Male sexual tonic
Saw palmetto is a male sexual tonic; strengthens male sexual organs. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.
Action - Blood thinner
Saw palmetto is a blood thinner. Take 320 mg of standardized saw palmetto extract daily, containing 85-95% of fatty acids and sterols, in divided doses, for many months.