saw palmetto

• Pequena palmeira nativa do sudeste dos Estados Unidos, também chamada sabal; seus frutos são usados para produzir um extrato frequentemente empregado como suplemento para a saúde da próstata e das vias urinárias.

A type of small palm tree native to the southeastern United States, or the extract from its berries commonly used as a dietary supplement for prostate health and urinary function.

1. Herbal supplementB2formal

   A plant extract from the fruit of the Serenoa repens palm, commonly used to support prostate health and treat urinary symptoms.

   Suplemento herbal

   • Many men take saw palmetto supplements for prostate health.
   • Saw palmetto is often used as a natural remedy for benign prostatic hyperplasia.
   • The doctor recommended saw palmetto to help with urinary issues.

2. Plant speciesC1formalamerican

   A small palm tree native to the southeastern United States, known for its fan-shaped leaves and medicinal berries.

   Planta

   • Saw palmetto grows abundantly in Florida's coastal regions.
   • The saw palmetto plant has sharp, saw-toothed leaf stems.
   • Ecologists study saw palmetto as a key species in the local ecosystem.