Saw Palmetto ( Serenoa repens​ ) serve para tumor benigno da próstata

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Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) serves for benign prostate tumor

Saw palmetto is a medicinal plant that can be used as a home remedy for impotence, urine problems and enlarged prostate.
The medicinal properties of the plant come from its small bluish-black berries similar to blackberries.

Also known as sabal, it is a small palm tree with spiny and serrated stems, which is up to 4 meters high, being common in Florida in the United States.
The saw palmetto's scientific name is Serenoa repens and the extract of its fruits can be purchased in the form of tea powder, capsules or lotion.

Saw palmetto is used for:

Saw palmetto is used to treat symptoms of prostate hyperplasia, benign prostate tumor, prostatitis, urinary problems, cystitis, hair loss, premature ejaculation, sexual impotence, eczema, cough and asthma.

Saw palmetto properties:

This plant has anti-inflammatory, antiestrogenic, diuretic, anti-seborrheic and aphrodisiac properties. It also acts as an inhibitor of prostate cell growth in the case of benign prostate tumors.

Side effects:

Side effects of saw palmetto are rare, but some individuals have experienced stomach pains, taste changes such as bitter taste, diarrhea or constipation, nausea, vomiting and hives.

Contraindications:

Saw palmetto is contraindicated for pregnant women, nursing mothers and individuals with hypersensitivity to the plant.