Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto

This natural healing agent is an extract taken from the berries of the saw palmetto palms.  Saw palmetto is a small plant found on the coast of Southern California. It is a widely used herb for health practitioners and believers in herbal medicine because it is said to remedy a number of health concerns and symptoms.

These include congestion, coughing and inflammation in the genital region and is therefore used to treat prostate concerns. Saw palmetto extract is also used for thyroid problems because it is believed to help balance out rates of metabolism and stimulate the appetite while strengthening the thyroid gland.  

Nowadays people purchase saw palmetto herbal supplements to treat everything from hair loss to sexual dysfunction. Extensive studies have been done to determine if saw palmetto is an effective natural solution to health problems and the results have been promising.