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
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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
This potent blend combines the active compounds of horny goat weed extract, tongkat ali root extract, maca root powder, saw palmetto berry extract, and various adaptogens intended to improve physical strength and endurance while promoting improved concentration.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
Key ingredients Biotin, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil Size 4.2 fl.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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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
This potent blend combines the active compounds of horny goat weed extract, tongkat ali root extract, maca root powder, saw palmetto berry extract, and various adaptogens intended to improve physical strength and endurance while promoting improved concentration.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 14 July 2023
Key ingredients Biotin, saw palmetto, pumpkin seed oil Size 4.2 fl.
—Sam Peters, ELLE, 28 Feb. 2023
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First Known Use
1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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
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