A scrubby Southeast U.S. palm whose dark berries were traditionally used by Indigenous peoples and early settlers to support urinary and reproductive health. Saw palmetto's fat-soluble compounds work synergistically to modulate hormonal pathways, making it particularly valued for maintaining prostate function and urinary flow in aging men.
berry, seed
tincture, capsule, decoction, powder
160–320 mg extract daily in divided doses; 1–2 tsp dried berry decoction 2–3x daily
May cause mild digestive upset. Rare interactions with blood thinners.
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