Preparation and amount: Infusion: Steep 5-15 min. Take 6 oz. 2-3 times daily. Tincture: Take 15-16 drops 2-3 times
daily. Fluid extract: Take 10 drops
2-3 times daily. Powder: Take 2-4 #0
capsules (10-20 grains) 2-3 times daily.
Purposes: Internally, saw palmetto berries are especially useful for colds, asthma, and bronchitis. They are good in all throat conditions, whooping cough, and head and nose congestion. Catarrhal problems and mucous congestion respond to a tea made from the dried berries. It is a diuretic and urinary antiseptic. The tea is a general tonic, to build strength during convalescence from illness. It is used to treat diseases of the male and female reproductive organs. It is especially helpful in promoting a quicker recovery from glandular diseases. It inhibits production of dihydrotestosterone, a form of testosterone that contributes to enlargement of the prostate. Steep 1 tsp. dried berries in 1 cup water. Take 1-2 cups a day.
According to what I have read from Dr. Mercola's article about saw palmetto benefits, it is usually used in the ancient Egypt as cure for impotence or reproductive dysfunction. Since backe then, there are still no scientific explanation, the proof stands the test of time because it is still used in India for the same purpose too.
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