Saw Palmetto is a remarkable herb for both men and women and is used by natural health practitioners to treat a variety of ailments such as
- testicular inflammation
- urinary tract inflammation
- coughs
- and respiratory congestion
- It is also used to strengthen the thyroid gland
- balance the metabolism
- stimulate appetite
- and aid digestion.
This wonderful herb is becoming famous for its uses in
- hair restoration
- prostate health
- sexual vigour
- breast enhancement
- and as a nutritive tonic.
Saw Palmetto is a powerful herbal remedy, used primarily to relieve symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate: not only does it strengthen the reproductive system, but by regulating the sex hormones, it may improve a person’s vitality and sex drive. Renowned for its positive effects in the treatment of
- colds
- asthma
- and lung conditions
- Saw Palmetto is also a tonic for stimulating the appetite
- relieving fatigue
- and restoring hair loss.
Equally, this remarkable herb can nourish the urinary tract and kidneys, boost energy, and stabilise emotions. It is known that Native Americans regularly consumed both fresh and dried Saw Palmetto berries as a tonic. They had probably seen animals eat the fruit and then tried it for themselves. Native Americans did not only use Saw Palmetto medicinally; tannin from the stems was employed to cure hides, while the leaves and branches were utilised to make items such as baskets, brooms and hats. The berries, although usually known for their treatment of conditions suffered by men, were historically used to treat women too. In particular, they were taken to alleviate
- painful periods
- and infertility
- They were also prescribed to stimulate the growth of under-developed breasts and to increase the amount of milk produced by nursing mothers.
Historically, the berries have also been used as a bronchial expectorant and tonic, as well as an appetite stimulant and an anti-inflammatory agent.