Saw Palmetto
Saw palmetto is a small palm tree native to the eastern United States. Its fruit was used medicinally by the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
For Consumers
- Enlarged Prostate (MedlinePlus)
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (NIDDK)
Research Spotlights
- Saw Palmetto Extract No More Effective Than Placebo for Urinary Symptoms in Men (September 2011)
- Saw Palmetto No More Effective Than Placebo For Urinary Symptoms (NIDDK Press Release)
- Study Shows Saw Palmetto Extract Does Not Improve BPH Symptoms (February 2006)
For Health Professionals
Clinical Practice Guidelines
- Clinical Use of Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals [945KB PDF] (Endocrine Practice)
- Herbs and Supplements in Managed Care (The Permanente Journal)
Continuing Education (CME, CEU)
Scientific Literature
- Systematic Reviews/Reviews/Meta-Analysis (PubMed® Citations)
- Randomized Controlled Trials (PubMed® Citations)
- Herb-Drug Interactions (PubMed® Citations)
