Saw palmetto berry drink was used by Native Americans to treat genitourinary problems, and physicians actually prescribed an extract of the berries to treat prostate problems until nearly 1950.
It is also useful in treating wasting disorders by redirecting testosterone from stimulating the sex organs to stimulating muscle growth.
It is also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
The berries are high in phosphorus, chromium, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, potassium, riboflavin, selenium, silicon and thiamin.
The decoctions are prepared by pouring two cups of boiling water over two teaspoons of saw palmetto berries; steep for thirty minutes. Drink to two cups per day. This herbs is bitter and soapy tasting.
Saw palmetto is a low growing North American palm. The part of the plant used in medicine is the berry, which has a nutty vanillalike flavor.
Saw palmetto berry drink
