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saw palmetto

Used for:

serenoa repens

Broader Terms:

medicinal plant

Related Terms:

alternative medicine

Related Terms:

plant extract

Scope Note:

saw palmetto is the common name for Serenoa repens; an extract made from the berries of this shrub is used to treat and strengthen the male reproductive system; particularly beneficial for enlargement of the prostate gland.

Term Number:

5003-0038


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