Saw palmetto

What Are The Uses Of Saw palmetto?

Saw palmetto is used in the treatment of:

• Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), baldness, chronic pelvic syndrome, neurogenic bladder.
• Bleeding after prostate surgery, increased breast size.
• Cold, cough, sore throat, asthma, migraine headache, chronic bronchitis.

What Are The Side Effects Of Saw palmetto?

Saw palmetto is usually safe, but sometimes it can cause side effects such as:

• Nausea, vomiting
• Dizziness, constipation
• Diarrhoea

Please consult a physician if the symptoms are persistent.

What Are The Contraindications Of Saw palmetto?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug saw palmetto or any other allergies.
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding
• Any recent surgery