Saw Palmetto Powder 100 g, 50 g, 25 g

Saw Palmetto Powder – 100 g ($28.99), 50 g ($16.99), 25 g ($9.99)

Benefits:
Folk medicine has used saw palmetto for inflammation of the urinary tract, bladder, testicles, and mammary glands. It has also been used for bed-wetting, persistent cough, eczema, and improvement of the libido. Homeopathy remedies are used for urination problems and inflammation of the urinary tract. American physicians recognized the usefulness of saw palmetto in hormonal regulation as early as 1856. Doctors prescribed teas of whole dried palmetto berries for breast enlargement, muscle building, and prostate problems.

Saw palmetto has since gained widespread use by doctors and alternative health practitioners as a safe treatment for prostate disorders. In fact, the German Commission E has approved its use for urination problems associated with benign prostatic disease stage I and II. Stage I is characterized by an increase in the frequency of urination, nighttime urination, and weak urinary stream. Stage II is the beginning of decompensation of bladder function accompanied by formation of residual urine and urge to urinate. Saw palmetto also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Folk medicine has used saw palmetto for inflammation of the urinary tract, bladder, testicles, and mammary glands. It has also been used for bed-wetting, persistent cough, eczema, and improvement of the libido. Homeopathy remedies are used for urination problems and inflammation of the urinary tract. American physicians recognized the usefulness of saw palmetto in hormonal regulation as early as 1856. Doctors prescribed teas of whole dried palmetto berries for breast enlargement, muscle building, and prostate problems.

Saw palmetto has since gained widespread use by doctors and alternative health practitioners as a safe treatment for prostate disorders. In fact, the German Commission E has approved its use for urination problems associated with benign prostatic disease stage I and II. Stage I is characterized by an increase in the frequency of urination, nighttime urination, and weak urinary stream. Stage II is the beginning of decompensation of bladder function accompanied by formation of residual urine and urge to urinate. Saw palmetto also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.

Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) And Prostate Cancer. The prostate is a small gland located between the bladder and the penis. It’s responsible for maintaining sperm health. Research suggests that saw palmetto can support prostate health and help prevent issues such as BPH and prostate cancer. Additional studies also indicate this supplement may reduce BPH-related urinary symptoms and inflammation. A 15-year study of 30 participants with BPH concluded that taking 320 mg of saw palmetto extract daily may help prevent the progression of BPH.

Yet some studies don’t associate saw palmetto with improvements in prostate health or BPH symptoms.

For this reason, further high-quality research is needed.

Herbalist Andrew Chevallier has called saw palmetto the “plant catheter” for its ability to strengthen the neck of the bladder and to reduce enlargement of the prostate, allowing for the free passage of urine. Saw palmetto’s action in this regard has been demonstrated by research. In a double-blind study of thirty men, Italian investigators found that one month’s treatment with saw palmetto extract increased urine flow 1,700 percent more than placebo. A study of 110 men by British researchers found that 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract daily was five times more effective than placebo in improving bladder emptying. In addition, the men did not have as much difficulty, discomfort, or pain in urinating as they had before taking the herb and reported that they did not have to get up at night to urinate as often. The value of saw palmetto in treating prostate enlargement is so widely recognized in Germany that over 90 percent of German men with prostate enlargement are treated with saw palmetto, often in combination with other herbs.

However, not all studies have shown saw palmetto to be effective in BPH. In one study where men took 160 milligrams of saw palmetto twice a day, there were not significant differences in maximum urinary flow rate, residual volume after voiding, and prostate size compared to placebo. In another study, an extract of saw palmetto, Permixon, did not consistently afford any greater benefit compared to a drug, tamsulosin, except there seemed to be improvement in the amount of “peak urinary flow” symptoms. Two large studies capturing the totality of the evidence also did not support saw palmetto for BPH. However, combining saw palmetto with other herbs seemed to offer benefit to men with chronic prostatitis when the herb was combined with urtica dioica, curcumin, and quercetin. Similarly, adding saw palmetto to vitamin E, cernitin, and beta sitosterol improved subjective symptoms but not objective measurement in patients with BPH. Subjects reported 242 percent improvement in daytime urinary frequency and 258 percent improvement in nighttime urination. In another study, pretreatment with saw palmetto reduced complications during and after surgery for transurethral resection of the prostate and open prostatectomy.

Saw palmetto eases prostate swelling by regulating hormones. If there is an excess of dihydrotestosterone, which stimulates the growth of new cells in the prostate, the prostate can thicken and squeeze the urethra, making urination difficult. Saw palmetto extracts reduce prostate enlargement by reducing the availability of dihydrotestosterone to prostate tissue. Deprived of its hormonal stimulus, cell division in prostate tissue slows. Although saw palmetto prevents the prostate from absorbing dihydrotestosterone, it does not reduce the body’s production of testosterone, which would cause changes in sex drive and sexual performance. Saw palmetto extracts also reduce prostate enlargement by short-circuiting the pathways by which inflammation-causing hormones are produced. This action reduces swelling caused by the accumulation of fluid in prostate tissue. It may also account for the fact that saw palmetto extracts offer relief much sooner than their prescription alternatives.

Hair Loss  Hair loss is a common condition caused by various factors, including genetics, certain medical conditions, hormone changes, and medications such as stimulants and blood thinners. People often use saw palmetto to balance hormone levels and reduce hair loss.

Saw palmetto may help block the activity of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme that converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a sex hormone linked to hair loss. Saw palmetto may also prevent hair loss by reducing the uptake of DHT in your hair follicles, which decreases DHT’s ability to bind to specific hormone receptors. The same review also found that oral and topical supplements containing saw palmetto improved hair quality by 60%, raised total hair count by 27%, and increased hair density in 83% of people with hair loss.

According to a 16-week 2023 study in people with androgenic alopecia who took a specifically formulated saw palmetto oil supplement, saw palmetto resulted in decreased hair fall, improved growth, and improved scalp appearance, compared to a placebo.

Even though some study results suggest that saw palmetto may benefit hair growth, more research is still needed.

Urinary Tract   Saw palmetto may improve urinary symptoms associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes an enlargement of the prostate gland and results in decreased urine flow. However, more research is still needed. In one small 12-week study, participants with BPH who took 1,000 mg daily of saw palmetto oil enriched with beta-sitosterol, a compound found naturally in many plants, experienced significant improvements in BPH symptoms compared with those who took unenriched saw palmetto oil. A 24-week study of 354 participants found that taking 320 mg of saw palmetto decreased symptoms of BPH and improved urinary flow, quality of life, and sexual function compared with a placebo. However, a 2021 review of 27 studies concluded that saw palmetto had no significant impact on lower urinary tract symptoms when used alone.

More research is needed to determine whether this supplement aids urinary tract function in the general population, including in those with and without prostate issues. If you have urinary symptoms, it is best to talk with a healthcare professional before taking saw palmetto or other natural remedies, as these symptoms may result from underlying health conditions that require treatment.

Inflammation  Some research in animals suggests that saw palmetto has anti-inflammatory properties, which may help treat certain conditions.

For example, one 2015 study in mice with enlarged prostates observed that saw palmetto extract decreased swelling and several markers of inflammation, including interleukin 6 (IL-6). Another 2015 study in rats with BPH found that saw palmetto decreased inflammation and improved antioxidant status. A 2019 review of research suggests that saw palmetto extract may reduce inflammation in the prostate. Although these results are promising, human studies are lacking. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NICCH) notes that there isn’t enough research to support the potential benefits of saw palmetto oil for any condition.

Testosterone  People looking to boost their testosterone levels naturally often use saw palmetto oil.

Testosterone levels affect several aspects of health, including:

• body composition
• sex drive
• mood
• brain function

Testosterone levels decline with age, and some research suggests that low levels contribute to health conditions such as heart disease. Saw palmetto may work by decreasing the activity of 5-alpha reductase, an enzyme responsible for converting testosterone to DHT, to help preserve testosterone levels. According to a 2020 review, saw palmetto may help block the uptake of DHT and decrease its ability to bind to androgen receptors by nearly 50%. This may help regulate testosterone levels.

One older 14-day study also noted that taking 1,200 mg per day of Resettin, a supplement made with saw palmetto and astaxanthin, a type of antioxidant found in algae, increased serum testosterone levels by 38% compared with a placebo. More studies are needed to support the use and effectiveness of saw palmetto and other natural remedies for regulating testosterone levels.

 Recommended Use

Saw palmetto is available as a tablet or saw palmetto liposomes. For prostate conditions, it is often combined with pygeum. A few locally produced saw palmetto teas are still on the market today. These are not recommended for the indications listed here. Most commercial saw palmetto products, however, are made from concentrated extracts of the berries’ naturally occurring fat-soluble steroids.

There is some disagreement among experts as to whether saw palmetto berries offer the same benefits as saw palmetto extract. The German Commission E states that the daily dose is 1 to 2 grams of saw palmetto berry, which is equal to 320 milligrams. Saw palmetto berries frequently cause diarrhea, and in rare cases saw palmetto extract can cause stomach upset. Whichever form of the herb is used, it may take four to six weeks to determine if the herb is helping.

Patients with hormone-dependent cancers should be cautious about taking saw palmetto and speak to their doctor first. Saw palmetto is both antiestrogenic and estrogenic, and antiandrogenic. It is not recommended during pregnancy and lactation due to its hormonal effects. Drug-interaction experts Joe and Teresa Graedon suggest that women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should not handle saw palmetto tablets, just as they should avoid contact with finasteride (a synthetic antiandrogen). Additionally, since saw palmetto berries have both estrogenic and antiestrogenic activity, the Graedons suggest that women taking birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy should also avoid saw palmetto products.

You should not use saw palmetto to treat urinary problems without first seeking medical evaluation. Similar symptoms can be caused by more serious conditions, such as prostate cancer, that require medical treatment. Men taking the drugs finasteride (Propecia, Proscar) should inform their doctors if they are also taking saw palmetto, as dosages may have to be adjusted. Saw palmetto should not be used in conjunction with blood-thinners such as warfarin (Coumadin), as there is an increased risk of bleeding. Saw palmetto binds iron, so patients taking supplemental iron should allow two hours between ingestion of saw palmetto and iron.

Botanical Name: Serenoa repens
English: Palmetto berry
Also, known as: American dwarf palm tree, Dwarf palm tree, Dwarf palmetto, Fan palm, Sabal, Sabal Fructus, Sägepalmenfrüchte, saw palmetto, Saw palmetto berries, Serenoa, American Dwarf Palm Tree, Baies du Chou Palmiste, Baies du Palmier Scie, Cabbage Palm, Chou Palmiste, Ju-Zhong, Palma Enana Americana, Palmier de Floride, Palmier Nain, Palmier Nain Américain, Palmier Scie, Sabal, Sabal Fructus, Sabal serrulata, Saw Palmetto Berry, Serenoa repens, Serenoa serrulata
Origin: USA
Harvested: Wild
Parts Used: Partially-dried ripe fruit

General Information:
The plant grows from 6 to 10 feet high, forming what is called the ‘palmetto scrub. It has a crown of large leaves, and the fruit is irregularly-spherical to oblong-ovoid, deep red-brown, slightly wrinkled, being from j to 1 inch long and about £ inch in diameter. It contains a hard-brown seed. The taste is sweetish and not agreeable, and the panicle containing it may weigh as much as 9 lb. It has no odor.

 

How to use:
We make these suggestions to help you get the best benefit from the herbs that you’re choosing to improve your health. Also we make these ideas and recommendations so that consuming them easier and better fit into your lifestyle by adding them to the food that you already eat.
For the full health benefit, it is best to consume (or use the whole herb in poultices) the whole herb. All of the compounds in the herb act best together, as nature intends. Extracts draw out the most prominent beneficial compounds and may concentrate them. What is not extracted can be helpful in ways that we do not yet understand.

Cut Pieces or Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use cut pieces or powdered herb.
Food Preparation: You can add powdered or pieces of herb (if the pieces you buy are bigger than you like, a coffee or herb grinder will quickly reduce) to any yogurt, smoothie, apple or other sauces, spreads, salads or other foods more familiar to you that don’t use heat. Heat can be damaging to the beneficial compounds in the herb. Other options like oatmeal, scrambled eggs, pasta sauce, soup, cookies and anything else that fits your lifestyle, but minimizing (by adding near the end of cooking) the heat is helpful.
Also, for children, you can mix powdered herb with honey or glycerin to make paste. The thicker the paste, the more potent and herbal in taste. The sweet taste of honey and glycerin will help medicine go down. The resulting liquid is called an electuary.
For seeds in general, but especially small seeds, it’s best to grind these to break the protective hulls a short time before consumption. This makes all the benefits available, rather than some remaining locked inside the hulls that are unbroken by insufficient chewing.
To make adding herbs even easier, you could add a week’s worth of your chosen herb(s) to an amount of, for example, yogurt that you would eat in a week. Mix thoroughly and eat this each day of the week. So you make once /week and just eat each other day.
Hot Infusion: The basic method for dried herbs and flower is, take 2-3 tablespoons of dried herb in a cup or teapot. Pour hot water over it and cover it with lid for 10-30 minutes. The heat from making tea can degrade some of the beneficial compounds in the herb. This method minimizes this effect. For the full health benefit, it is recommended to consume what is left over after making tea.
Decoctions: Decoctions are suitable for roots, barks, large seeds & berries, and other dense material. The simple way to make decoction is, in a saucepan, add 1 tablespoon of dried herbs to 1 cup of water, Bring the water to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30-60 minutes with the pot covered. Squeeze out as much as liquid as possible. Best practice is to drink the liquid and also consume the solid material that remains. Herb pieces can also be used.
Powdered Herb:
There are different ways to use powdered herb.
Capsules: HerbsCrafters makes capsules guaranteed to be filled with the pure herb with no filler or any other products. You can also use powdered herb to make your own capsules at home. These capsules are best taken with liquid to aid in digestion and absorption and to ensure it doesn’t stick in your throat.
Poultice: Poultice can be made with an herbal powder and liquid (mostly water) to form a paste which is then applied to the skin. This method is very helpful for skin conditions.
Herbal shot: Powdered herb can be mixed with water, fruit juice or other liquid to make herbal shot.

Tips:
You can sweeten your herbal decoctions with bit of honey, natural fruit juice, stevia leaves powder or licorice root powder.

Precautions:
You should consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using any herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

How Much To Use
It is common that 10g of a fresh herb = 1g when dehydrated.
Recommended daily amount: ½ -2 tsp of saw palmetto (1-4 g)/day. This can be split into 2 or more uses/day and added to food, drink or to make tea.