saw palmetto

saw palmetto is a topic covered in the Davis's Drug Guide.

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General

Complementary/Alternative Medicine: This monograph describes a natural or herbal product that is not subject to FDA guidelines for medicines. Patients and clinicians are advised to read package labels carefully to ensure safe and efficacious use.

Pronunciation:
saw pal-met-toe

Trade Name(s)

  • American Dwarf Palm Tree
  • Cabbage Palm
  • Ju-Zhong
  • Palmier Nain
  • Sabal
  • Sabal Fructus
  • Saw Palmetto Berry
  • Serenoa repens

Ther. Class.
benign prostatic hyperplasia bph agents

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