Saw Palmetto

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Saw Palmetto

© Steven Foster

Saw palmetto is a small palm tree native to the eastern United States. The ripe fruit of saw palmetto is used in several forms, including ground and dried fruit or whole berries. It is available as liquid extracts, tablets, and capsules, and as an infusion or a tea.

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Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto: At a Glance

Information about saw palmetto, studied for urinary tract symptoms associated with prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH).

For Consumers

General Information

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, BPH (NIDDK)

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Research Spotlights

Saw Palmetto Extract No More Effective Than Placebo for Urinary Symptoms
(09/27/11)
Study Shows Saw Palmetto Extract Does Not Improve BPH Symptoms
(02/09/06)

Ongoing Medical Studies

Find Active Medical Research Studies on Saw Palmetto (ClinicalTrials.gov)

For Health Professionals

NCCIH Clinical Digest

Clinical Digest: Mind and Body Practices for Older Adults
Clinical Digest: Spotlight on Saw Palmetto
Clinical Digest: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia and Complementary and Integrative Approaches

Scientific Literature

Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-analyses (PubMed®)
Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed®)
Herb-Drug Interactions (PubMed®)

This page last modified September 24, 2017