Palmetto to treat prostate hyperplasia
Sometimes called the Palmetto Sabal or berry is native to North America. The berries of the plant are used medicinally for the treatment of prostate hyperplasia and used to treat chronic infections of the urinary tract.
The berries are used to treat testicular atrophy, impotence, enlarged prostate, low libido in men, and as a general tonic to nourish the body.
Other uses include treatment of infertility in women treated for breast (mammary gland) underdeveloped, increased lactation, painful menstrual periods, such as anti-inflammatory, appetite stimulant, and as a tonic and expectorant for mucous membranes, particularly the bronchi.
It is believed that saw palmetto extract can reduce the amount of dihidrotesterona (an active form of testosterone) located in the prostate. The Palmetto also reduces the actions of inflammatory substances that may contribute to benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH (nonmalignant growth of the prostate gland).
Numerous clinical studies facts have proven that a daily dose of the extract liposterólico Palmetto Berries is a safe and effective treatment for symptoms of BPH.
For benign prostatic hyperplasia early, many people take 320 mg. liposterólico daily herbal extract in capsules of Palm Hearts are rich in fatty acids, sterols, and esters. It may take four to six weeks to see results, if there is improvement, Palmetto should be used continuously.
The palmetto extract does not interfere with the accurate measurement of the specific antigen a marker for prostate cancer.
Use palmetto extract for this condition should occur only after a complete checkup and a medical diagnosis.
