saw palmetto

noun

1

: any of several shrubby palms chiefly of the southern U.S. and West Indies that have spiny-toothed petioles

especially : a common palm (Serenoa repens) of the southeastern U.S. with a usually creeping stem

2

: a preparation derived from the berrylike fruit of a saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) that is held to have a therapeutic effect on the prostate gland and is used in dietary supplements and herbal remedies

Examples of saw palmetto in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In order to support masculinity, general health, and wellbeing, this potent cocktail contains components including horny goat weed, maca root, saw palmetto, Tongkat Ali, Panax ginseng, and fenugreek seed. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2023

To combat this, Bosley MD’s formula contains pumpkin seed extract and saw palmetto, both natural DHT blockers, along with rosemary oil to curb damaging scalp inflammation. —Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024

Unlike Viagra, Vigrx Plus does not require a prescription and contains natural ingredients such as horny goat weed, Asian red ginseng, and saw palmetto. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 26 Oct. 2023

Formulated with lightweight yet hydrating ingredients such as aloe vera, peppermint, saw palmetto, and rosemary, the formula is designed to support hair hydration without promoting excess sebum production or weighing down strands. —Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 13 Sep. 2023

This supplement contains a blend of herbs and botanicals such as pumpkin seed powder, saw palmetto, and cranberry extract. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 25 July 2023

In the season’s final moments, a smattering of news clips confirm a meningitis outbreak linked to tainted saw palmetto berry extract, just as Jillian had feared. —Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2023

Research has shown that saw palmetto extract helps with increasing testosterone levels, improving prostate health, treating inflammation and preventing hair loss. —Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 June 2022

These supplements contain biotin, along with other hair-friendly ingredients like saw palmetto and horsetail extract. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 9 Aug. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

saw palmetto

noun

saw pal·​met·​to -pal-ˈmet-(ˌ)ō 

1

: any of several shrubby palms chiefly of the southern United States and West Indies with spiny-toothed leafstalks

especially : a common palm (Serenoa repens) of the southeastern United States with a usually creeping stem

2

: a preparation derived from the berrylike fruit of a saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) that is held to have a therapeutic effect on the prostate gland and is used in herbal remedies and dietary supplements

called also sabal