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Topic: Dwarf Palmetto

	Dwarf Palmetto Plant Guide \| Shrub Plant Guides
		Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) often has a similar appearance as dwarf palmetto as it has a short or horizontal stem.
		Adaptation Dwarf palmetto grows along streams, in swampy or rocky hammocks and in maritime heaths along the coastal plain in the southeastern United States.
		Dwarf palmetto is simple to grow and can be grown in a wide variety of soils with medium drainage and fertility in both moist and fairly dry areas.
	www.gardenguides.com /plants/plantguides/shrubs/plantguide.asp?symbol=SAMI8 (1031 words)

	Saw palmetto
		Saw palmetto is found in most of the southeast coastal plain, between Louisiana and Florida in the south, to South Carolina in the north.
		Saw palmetto may be confused with dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) because of their similar sizes and leaf shapes.
		Dwarf palmetto has blue-green leaves, has no spines on the leaf stems, and the circular fruits are about ½" in diameter.
	www.sfrc.ufl.edu /4h/Saw_palmetto/sawpalme.htm (357 words)

	Palmetto - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Palmetto is a common name of two closely related genera of palms:
		The Palmetto is also a passenger rail line run by Amtrak as part of their Silver Service and Palmetto service.
		Palmetto is also the name of a film; see Palmetto (movie).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Palmetto (122 words)

	herb data, Saw Palmetto, Serenoa repens, Sabal Serrulata, Pan palm, dwarf palmetto, Sabal
		The lipophilic (fat soluble) extract of saw palmetto provides sterols and the fatty acids caproic, lauric, and palmitic, which reduce the amount of dihydotestosterone in the prostate.
		Saw Palmetto was most commonly prescribed for frequency of urination and excessive night urination due to inflammation of the bladder and prostate enlargement.
		Saw palmetto, sometimes referred to as Sabal in Europe, is a native of North America.
	www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h21.htm (733 words)

	TPWD: Palmetto State Park
		History: Palmetto State Park, 270.3 acres, named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found there, is located in Gonzales County, northwest of Gonzales and southeast of Luling.
		Most notably, a stand of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) plants, from which the park gets its name, is found around the park's ephemeral swamp.
		These palmettos are found in east and southeast Texas, as well as much of the southeastern United States, but only individuals or small clumps are found to the west and north of this park.
	www.tpwd.state.tx.us /park/palmetto (1058 words)

	DeKalb Clinic Urology - Urologists in DeKalb, Illinois - Prostate Enlargement, Herbal Treatments
		Saw Palmetto (serenoa repens) is a dwarf palm that grows in the southeastern United States.
		To assess the effects of saw palmetto on urinary symptoms, sexual function, and urinary flow rate in men with lower urinary tract symptoms using a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
		Saw palmetto led to a statistically significant improvement in urinary symptoms in men with lower urinary tract symptoms compared with placebo.
	www.jaybursteinmd.com /uro/jaydbursteinmd/articles_enlargement.shtml (1902 words)

	Tang Center for Herbal Medicine Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Saw palmetto extract is used to treat symptoms associated with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), a condition found in approximately 40% of men in their fifties and 90% of men in their eighties.
		The major constituents of saw palmetto are fatty acids and their glycerides (triacylglycerides and monoacylglycerides), carbohydrates, steroids, flavonoids, resin, pigment, tannin, and volatile oil.
		Other hypotheses are that saw palmetto exerts its effects by inhibition of dihydrotestosterone binding to the androgen receptors in the prostate, inhibition of estrogen receptors, blocking prolactin receptor signal transduction, interference with fibroblast proliferation, induction of apoptosis, inhibition of α1 adrenergic receptors, and attenuating the inflammatory response.
	tangcenter.uchicago.edu /herbal_resources/sawpalmetto.shtml (584 words)

	Saw Palmetto
		Since saw palmetto's diuretic action increases the renal excretion of sodium and chloride, the herb may potentiate the hyperglycemic and hyperuricemic effect of glucose-elevating agents.
		The antidiabetic ability of saw palmetto may be decreased by the concomitant use of acetazolamide, oral contraceptives, corticosteroids, dextrothyroxine, epinephrine, ethanol, glucagon, and marijuana.
		Conversely, the antidiabetic action of saw palmetto may be enhanced when used with allopurinol, anabolic steroids, chloramphenicol, chlofibrate, fenfluramine, guanethidine, monoamine oxidase inhibitors, phenylbutazone, probenecid, and phenyramidol.
	www.springboard4health.com /notebook/herbs_saw_palmetto.html (502 words)

	Palms and Cycads
		Dwarf Palmetto (Sabal minor): This palm appears to be a clumping type of palm, but it actually has a trunk that is either very short or below the ground.
		Unlike the saw palmetto, the dwarf palmetto does not have spiny leaf stems and does not spread over a large area.
		The dwarf palmetto is hardy in South Carolina from zones 7a to 8b.
	hgic.clemson.edu /factsheets/HGIC1019.htm (2633 words)

	SERIE CODE:S39.·Saw Palmetto(Serenoa serrulata fruit)P.E. To... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Saw palmetto is believed to inhibit the actions of testosterone on the prostate, which causes enlargement of the prostate which interferes with urinary flow.
		Saw palmetto is believed to inhibit the actions of testosterone on the prostate that cause prostate enlargement and interference with urinary flow.
		Saw Palmetto used as breast enlarger: Saw palmetto is now a popular and effective treatment for prostate enlargement in men but has it origins in natural medicine as a breast enlarger and is still recommended today by naturopathic physicians for increasing breast size.
	www.wholebodyhealth.net /forum/_disc2/00000932.htm (2616 words)

	Saw Palmetto - Serenoa repens, Sabal serrulata [NCCAM Herbs at a Glance]
		Saw palmetto is used mainly for urinary symptoms associated with an enlarged prostate gland (also called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH).
		Saw palmetto is also used for other conditions, including chronic pelvic pain, bladder disorders, decreased sex drive, hair loss, and hormone imbalances.
		There is not enough scientific evidence to support the use of saw palmetto for reducing the size of an enlarged prostate or for any other conditions.
	nccam.nih.gov /health/palmetto (486 words)

	Zinc ZFD
		The majority of Saw palmetto berries come from southeastern United States, whereas Pygeum comes from the higher altitudes of Africa, yet they are both widely used around the world for urinary and bladder problems associated with the enlarged prostate.
		Studies done in France, Italy, and Germany found that men given saw palmetto were able to significantly decrease their nightly visits to the bathroom, greatly increase their flow, and reduce the residue, while men given a placebo went unchanged or got worse.
		Little did they know that the American dwarf palm and it's berries actually regulated the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone within the prostate, which is responsible for the overproduction of prostate cells and eventually an enlarged prostate.
	www.bioactivenutrients.com /ZFDSawPalmetto.html (962 words)

	Sabal
		Dwarf palmettos are native to wet areas in the hill country, the nearest to our place is on a small creek that flows into Dead Man's Canyon, 2 miles downstream.
		We received a small 1-gallon palmetto in 1977 from a University of Texas project for propagating rare and uncommon native plants.
		I would urge anyone wishing to plant a dwarf palmetto to obtain a strong established plant from a local nursery rather than dooming native plants.
	uts.cc.utexas.edu /~harms/sabal.html (538 words)

	American Longevity
		In contrast to saw palmetto berry or its extracts, the approved drug for BPH/LTUS, finasteride, is a strong 5,a-reductase inhibitor and as such it may cause abnormalities of the external genitalia of a male fetus of a pregnant woman who is exposed to finasteride.
		The proposed mechanisms of saw palmetto include: antiandrogenic effects (inhibition by competition with dihydrotestosterone for binding to the androgenic receptors, inhibition of 3, H-methyl-trielenone binding to the receptor, inhibition of 5,a-reductase, which converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone, and inhibition of 3,a-oxireductase), antiestrogenic effects21, modulation of the function of eicosanoids, and inhibition of prostate dell proliferation.
		The combined evidence of efficacy of saw palmetto berry and proper extracts of the berry for use in benign prostate hyperplasia and/or lower urinary tract symptoms is adequate for approving them as a dietary supplement for such purposes.
	www.americanlongevity.net /misc/safety.php (8774 words)

	Quick Reference - Saw Palmetto
		Well-designed clinical studies have established that saw palmetto extracts can provide relief from symptoms of BPH comparable to standard prescription medications.
		In addition to reducing symptoms of prostate enlargement, saw palmetto extract can alleviate urinary problems such as frequent urination, nocturia, painful urination, urinary tract infections, and bladder and urethral irritation.
		A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of the plant extract Serenoa repense in the treatment of benign hyperplasia of the prostate.
	www.anmp.org /inpr/sawpalmetto.html (204 words)

	The Dwarf Palmetto, Palmetto State Park
		Also known as the Louisiana palmetto, blue palm and swamp palm, this plant is common in the river bottoms around the Gulf coast, east to Florida, and west to moist canyons of the Edwards Plateau.
		Because of its abundant growth in the Palmetto State Park, the State Park is named for this plant.
		Dwarf palmettos may occasionally develop trunks and grow to a height of 18 feet (but not in the park area).
	www.pickatrail.com /venus/1/palmetto.html (342 words)

	Palmetto State Park, Gonzales County, Texas
		Palmetto is a minor state park in Gonzales County east of San Antonio, notable for its swamp and varied watery environments, more typical of lands to the east in Georgia and Florida.
		Surroundings: The approach to Palmetto State Park is south from junction 632 of I-10, along US 193 and CR 267 to Ottine.
		Palmetto Trail - 0.3 miles through a swamp filled with many of the tropical dwarf palmetto plants after which the park was named.
	www.americansouthwest.net /texas/palmetto/state_park.html (386 words)

	Dwarf Palmetto \| Plant Information
		The Dwarf Palmetto has a Moderate life span relative to most other plant species and a Slow growth rate.
		At maturity, the typical Dwarf Palmetto will reach up to 9 feet high, with a maximum height at 20 years of 9 feet.
		The Dwarf Palmetto is easily found in nurseries, garden stores and other plant dealers and distributors.
	www.gardenguides.com /plants/plant.asp?symbol=SAMI8 (253 words)

	Products: ProstaPro - The Way Up (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Saw Palmetto is obtained from the berries of the saw palmetto dwarf palm tree native to the Southeastern U.S. The berries contain a mixture of fatty acids which exert a favorable effect on the prostate gland.
		The American Indians used saw palmetto berries as a nutritional tonic for the genitourinary tract.
		Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated the usefulnes of the extract of saw palmetto berries on the symptoms of BPH.
	www.thewayup.com /products/0165.cfm (242 words)

	The Safety
		Saw palmetto, scientifically named Serenoa repens (also called Serenoa serrulata, Sabal serrulata, Sabalis serrulatae, pan palm, dwarf American palm, or dwarf palmetto) is the hardiest of the palms (the Arecaceae family) and grows widely over large areas in the Southern part of the Unawed States and the West Indies.
		The widespread use of saw palmetto berry and the above passages from Kloss' book indicate that saw palmetto berry is at least free of obvious short term and long term toxic or serious side effects when used for various medicinal purposes.
		Serenoa repens, which is an extract of the dwarf palm tree, has been used in the treatment of BPH and has a purported androgenic effect...the rationale for an extract of a dwarf palm tree to be used in BPH was not demonstrated." (underline added).
	www.americanlongevity.net /safety.htm (6432 words)

	Cataog (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		There is a truly beautiful planting of dwarf palmettos around the central fountain at Brookgreen Gardens, just south of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
		The difference being that the dwarf palmetto does not have spiny leaf-stems and does not spread over a large area.
		Saw palmetto thrives in areas subject to disturbances such as clear cutting, fire, or salt spray.
	palmtreesltd.com /trees.html (3089 words)

	Nature in the City - Shrubs - Dwarf Palmetto
		Dwarf Palmetto is one of the hardiest palms in the world.
		This shrub is also especially well-suited for massing around the base of a large live oak, or other shady places.
		The difference between Dwarf Palmetto and Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) are the leaves.
	www.cityoforlando.net /planning/nature/shrubs_dwpalm.htm (82 words)

	GreenDealer Exotic Seeds of Dwarf Palmetto with photographs of the subtropical plants
		Dwarf Palmetto, Sabal minor, images above and to the left were photographed at Huntington Botanical Garden east of Los Angeles, California, in June, 2002.
		Dwarf Palmettos are seen along the roadsides and in swampy areas throughout the deep south in the southeastern United States.
		Dwarf Palmetto is not a species that grows in zone 6 but I have put most of mine on the south facing side of the house, away from the pregailing winds, and I mulch them heavily with leaves for the winter.
	www.greendealer-exotic-seeds.com /seeds/DwarfPalmetto.html (444 words)

	Saw Palmetto (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Saw Palmetto relieves symptoms of BPH, such as urinary frequency and urgency, excessive nighttime urination, or delayed urination.
		History During the first half of the 20th century Saw Palmetto was used in conventional medicine as a diuretic and as treatment for cystitis and prostate enlargement.
		Saw Palmetto extracts have been shown to block the binding of DHT to prostate tissue and have anti-inflammatory properties that make it one of the most effective treatments for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH).
	www.am-products.com /sawpalmetto.html (348 words)

	Saw Palmetto
		However, saw palmetto herbal blend therapy was associated with epithelial contraction, especially in the transition zone (p <0.01), indicating a possible mechanism of action underlying the clinical significance detected in other studies.
		The standardized extract of saw palmetto is two capsules daily of 160 mg (or one capsule of 320 mg) containing 85-95% sterols and lipids.
		The study's "bottom line" is that "saw palmetto is the only over-the-counter ingredient that appears to relieve—but not eliminate—the symptoms of an enlarge prostate...at least in some men." It also cautions that you should see a doctor to be sure that you don't have a more serious problem like a kidney infection or prostate cancer.
	www.mendosa.com /sawpalm.htm (8208 words)

	Wildernet - Palmetto State Park (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Description - Palmetto State Park, 270.3 acres, named for the tropical Dwarf Palmetto plant found there, is located in Gonzales County, northwest of Gonzales and southeast of Luling.
		Most notably, a stand of dwarf palmetto (Sabal minor) plants, from which the park gets its name, is found around the park's ephemeral swamp.
		These palmettos are found in east and southeast Texas, as well as much of the southeastern United States, but only individuals or small clumps are found to the west and north of this park.
	www.wildernet.com /pages/statepark.cfm?areaID=TXSPPALM (958 words)

	Medicinal Herbs and Herbal Remedies - Saw Palmetto
		Saw Palmetto is excellent as a general tonic to regain strength and weight following a debilitating illness.
		Description: Saw palmetto is a low, shrubby plant grows to 6 feet; the trunk or rootstock remains below the ground, producing palmate, green to white-coated leaves on saw-toothed petioles.
		Saw palmetto berries are particularly useful for conditions associated with colds, hayfever, asthma, and bronchitis.
	www.pikeherb.com /saw_palmetto.htm (264 words)

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