Serenoa repens,Sabal serrulata,Saw Palmetto Herb Extract Benefit.

Saw Palmetto Dosage and Functional Mechanism.

Saw Palmetto Extract INCI Name SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT EINECS/ELINCS No 283-292-4 CAS 84604-15-9 Fatty acids photo picture image Dosage and How much to take?
Dried herb:1 - 2 g.
Tincture (90%):15 -20 drops three times daily
Extract (solid):160 mg, twice daily

Small amounts can be sedative. Saw Palmetto has been found even more effective and faster-acting than leading drugs used for benign prostatic hyperplasia. It is considered a reproductive tonic for men and women and can even help treat 'honeymoon cystitis', where irritation occurs from excessive sex.

For BPH, the recommended dosage of saw palmetto is 160mg twice a day of an extract that has been standardized to contain 85-95% fatty acids and sterols. Some studies suggest that a single 320mg dose may be just as effective as two 160mg doses. Taking more than 320mg per day does not seem to produce better results in treating BPH.

For early-stage BPH, many people take 320 mg per day of saw palmetto herbal extract in capsules or tablets-which are rich in fatty acids, sterols, and esters. It may take four to six weeks to see results with BPH; if improvement is noted, the saw palmetto can be continued. The powdered dried fruit can also be taken as a tea; since this is weaker than the herbal extract, 5-6 grams may be taken per day. Liquid extracts of whole herb at 5-6 ml per day may also be effective.

Functional Mechanism of Saw Palmetto?

As the early settlers discovered, saw palmetto is a tonic which builds and restores body tissue. The sterols have an anabolic action, which helps to build and maintain weight, so can usefully be given to those who are convalescing or have lost weight through illness or debility. In the reproductive system it has useful applications for both men and women. In men it is given to enhance the sex drive and to treat impotence and infertility. In women it is thought to have an estrogenic action and can be used where this is a cause of disorder in the reproductive system. As a urinary tract tonic saw palmetto is used where there is weakness in the neck of the bladder, and also as a diuretic to improve urinary flow. Saw palmetto has been shown to be effective in treating enlargement of the prostate in men.

Many of the body's systems are affected by the naturally occurring chemical constituents found in Saw Palmetto berries. In the main, however, they affect the genitourinary, reproductive and digestive organs. The herb is a prime nutrient and stimulant of the reproductive system, reputedly with progestogenic, estrogenic and testosterone-like actions. Well known and regarded in the treatment of BPH, its' effects on the reproductive system are beloved to extend much further.

Even though modern scientific research has not yet been able to substantiate the claims made for Saw Palmetto, it has been used for centuries as a sexual tonic and aphrodisiac, helping to raise general energy levels. As such, it has been prescribed by herbal practitioners and therapists for impotence or frigidity or simply for those with a temporarily absent or reduced sex drive.

For the digestive system, Saw Palmetto is given as a tonic to stimulate appetite and assist assimilation of food.
Saw Palmetto Extract INCI Name SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT EINECS/ELINCS No 283-292-4 CAS 84604-15-9 Fatty acids photo picture image

Allergic Reaction to Saw Palmetto:

There have been no reports in medical literature of serious allergic reactions against Saw Palmetto berries. As with almost any medication, there is a tony risk of systemic allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock. This is more likely in people who have already shown an allergy to other plant extracts or herbal remedies. In the case of a massive shock reaction to any substance, call an ambulance or immediately take the person to the nearest accident and emergency department.

It is possible that people prone to allergic reactions might get a rash from handling the berries.

Pregnancy:Saw Palmetto berries contain constituents that have both estrogenic and progestogenic effects on the body. It would therefore not be advisable to take it in pregnancy.

Children:Little is known about Saw Palmetto as a children's remedy - either from written records or from traditional folklore. However, since the herb improves digestion and helps to put on body weight, it may have been used for underweight and sickly children in regions where it grew wild. Today, because of its' slight hormonal effects, it is best to consult a herbalist before giving the herb to your child. A little of the herb in a stew would be a safe way for children to receive Saw Palmetto.

Elderly People:The elderly are perhaps the people who benefit most from taking Saw Palmetto berries. Benign prostatic hyperplasia may affect half of all men over the age of 50, so it would seem that the berry is very important for alleviating the symptoms in a huge number of elderly people. In this way, Saw Palmetto can help cut the costs in the budgets of many health programs, which are usually oriented around expensive drug and surgical treatments. Saw Palmetto is also very nutritive and strengthening, which can be useful for some elderly men and women who have lost muscle mass and feel week.

Caution:It is normally safe to take Saw Palmetto alongside other prescription medicines, but check with your doctor or qualified herbal practitioner first.

Saw Palmetto has estrogenic chemical components, so if you have a gynaecological cancer that is stimulated by oestrogen, check with a qualified herbalist or medical practitioner before taking the herb.From the many clinical studies that have been done, no toxicity or side effects have been found. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has put saw palmetto on a list of "Herbs of Undefined Safety".

Official Recognition and Medical References:

Belgium - Approved for BPH
Germany - Commision E p 201
PDR for Herbal Medicine - p. 1136
Sweden - Classified as Nat product
UK - General Sales
US - Dietary supplement

Reference:

1.Serenoa repens,Sabal serrulata,Saw Palmetto Herb Extract Benefit.

last edit date:1st,Mar.2010.

Available Product

Name:Saw Palmetto Extract
Serie No:S-031.
Specifications:4:1,8:1 Fatty acids.15%25%45%GC.
INCI Name:SERENOA SERRULATA EXTRACT
EINECS/ELINCS No.:283-292-4
CAS:84604-15-9
Chem/IUPAC Name:Serenoa Serrulata Extract is an extract of the fruit of the saw palmetto,Sabal serrulatum,Palmae

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