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Saw Palmetto

July 2, 2026 · Omnia Sana

Serenoa repens

Family: Arecaceae · Parts used: Fruit (berry) · Also known as: Sabal, Dwarf palmetto

Traditional & clinical uses, by strength of evidence

Prostate supportStrong
Urinary supportStrong
Urinary tract infection (UTI)Good

Selected studies & references

ReviewSerenoa repens for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement (2023)

ReviewSerenoa repens for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms due to benign prostatic enlargement: A systematic review and meta-analysis (2021)

ReviewComparison of Serenoa repens With Tamsulosin in the Treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (2020)

ReviewUse of saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) extract for benign prostatic hyperplasia (2019)

ReviewEfficacy and safety of a hexanic extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) for the treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (LUTS/BPH): systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials and observational studies (2018)

ReviewSerenoa repens for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms/Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Current Evidence and Its Clinical Implications in Naturopathic Medicine (2017)

ReviewEfficacy and Safety of Hexanic Lipidosterolic Extract of Serenoa repens (Permixon) in the Treatment of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms Due to Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials (2016)

ReviewSerenoa Repens, lycopene and selenium: a triple therapeutic approach to manage benign prostatic hyperplasia (2013)

All 14 studies in the Knowledge Finder →

Educational use only. This profile summarises traditional and scientific sources for reference. It is not medical advice and not a substitute for a qualified practitioner. Some plants carry safety cautions and drug interactions — always check before use.

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