saw palmetto – Earth to Kathy

April 8, 2018

Male Health

Herbs listed below may be helpful with male health issues such as prostatic hyperplasia and sperm count. Recipes for Men Blog Articles RESEARCH The listings of research below represent a compilation of scientific articles found on the topic, with a very brief overview description of each article/study. This […]

April 9, 2018

Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) Research

Latin Name: Serenoa repens or Sabal serrulata Family: Arecaceae RESEARCH URINARY SYSTEM AID In a Cochrane review of 3 trials with 230 men with prostatic hyperplasia, saw palmetto was deemed to offer mild to moderate improvement in urinary symptoms and flow measures with less side effects than typical drugs. More […]

April 9, 2018

Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver

The urinary system includes the kidneys, bladder, ureters, and urethra. The liver, while not a direct part of the urinary system, rids the body of excess nitrogen via urine. Diuretic herbs promote urination, helping to stimulate the kidneys, remove waste, and reduce urinary irritation. More human studies are necessary. Juniper berry and […]