Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto is used to tone and strengthen male and female reproductive systems. It relieves testicular inflammation, inhibits the hormone responsible for prostate enlargement, and reduces breast tenderness related to breast feeding and menstruation. Saw palmetto also strengthens the thyroid, which controls overall gland function.

Saw Palmetto antiseptic and astringent properties help to ease inflamed and irritated tissues of the urinary tract. Expelling toxins and irritants by stimulating urine flow, saw palmetto may help reduce the risk of urinary tract infections.

As an expectorant, Saw Palmetto alleviates coughs and congestion brought on by asthma, bronchitis and colds. metabolism, aid digestion and stimulate the appetite to increase weight gain.Saw Palmetto may also be used to balance the

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to Saw Palmetto, or have certain conditions. Be sure your doctor knows if you have:

• a bleeding or blood clotting disorder (such as hemophilia);
• stomach ulcer with active bleeding; or
• ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease.

• liver disease;
• heart disease;
• a heart rhythm disorder;
• a history of stomach ulcer; or
• asthma or other breathing disorder.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using saw palmetto and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• weakness or fainting;
• black, bloody, or tarry stools;
• coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
• pain or swelling in your breasts or testicles;
• chest pain;
• fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
• easy bruising or bleeding; or
• nausea, stomach pain, loss of appetite, itching, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

• nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;
• diarrhea or constipation;
• bad breath;
• headache;
• dizziness;
• sleep problems (insomnia);
• muscle pain;
• depressed mood; or
• increased or decreased interest in sex.

A member of the palm family, Saw Palmetto is found in coastal regions, like Texas and Florida. The fruit and seeds of the saw palmetto plant have been used for years to regulate hormonal imbalances, and support and tone the glandular tissues of both men and women.