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Serenoa repens

Serenoa repens

Serenoa repens is also known as Brahea serrulata, Corypha repens, Sabal serrulata, Serenoa serrulata.

The English name for this herb is Saw palmetto.

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Description

Serenoa repens. A small, densely clumping fan palm, usually with a subterranean trunk, but occasionally emergent to about 3m, with heavily armed petioles, and either plain green or glaucous leaves.

Pharmacological Actions

None recorded.

Indications

The indication of Serenoa repens is Bengin prostatic hyperplasia.

The indications of Serenoa repens's Extract are Prostrate swelling, Bladder infections, Urinary Tract Infection.

Contraindications

None recorded.

Temperament

None recorded.

Occurrence, Taste & Odor

None recorded.

Dosage

PartDoseInstructions
Extract320.000 – 0.000 mg/dayShould be taken herbs extract 320 mg/ day.

Available Brands

None recorded.

Compound Preparations

No Compound Preparation information is available for Serenoa repens.

Substitutes

No information regarding Serenoa repens's substitute is currently available.

Active Constituents

No information regarding Serenoa repens's active constituent is currently available.

Antidotes

No information regarding Serenoa repens's antidote is currently available.

Toxicity

Currently no Toxicity information is available for Serenoa repens. (work in progress)