Substance / Medication

Saw palmetto extract

Overview

Active Ingredient
saw palmetto extract
RxNorm CUI
236344

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Administration details including route, dosing schedules, preparation instructions, and contraindications are pending physician authorship.

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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A detailed safety assessment of a saw palmetto extract.
Avins Andrew L, Bent Stephen, Staccone Suzanne et al. · Complement Ther Med · 2008
PMID: 18534327RCTFull text (PMC)
[Efficacy and safety of Saw Palmetto Extract Capsules in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia].
Ju Xiao-bing, Gu Xiao-jian, Zhang Zheng-yu et al. · Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue · 2015
PMID: 26817302Observational
Effect of increasing doses of saw palmetto extract on lower urinary tract symptoms: a randomized trial.
Barry Michael J, Meleth Sreelatha, Lee Jeannette Y et al. · JAMA · 2011
PMID: 21954478ObservationalFull text (PMC)
Effects of saw palmetto extract on the vanilloid receptor TRPV1.
Yamada Shizuo, Kato Yoshihisa · Low Urin Tract Symptoms · 2022
PMID: 34672430Other
Clinical Effects of Formulated Food of Peucedanum japonicum Extract and Saw Palmetto Extract in Male Patients with Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms.
Kageyama Shinji, Beppu Masanori, Ohnogi Hiromu et al. · Low Urin Tract Symptoms · 2018
PMID: 28160499Other
Saw Palmetto Extract Ameliorates Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia by Regulating 5α-Reductase and Apoptosis In Vitro and In Vivo.
Zhang Bo, Wang Hui, Ma Tianyu et al. · Low Urin Tract Symptoms · 2025
PMID: 40395126Preclinical
Standardized Saw Palmetto Extract Directly and Indirectly Affects Testosterone Biosynthesis and Spermatogenesis.
Yun Jeong Moon, Lee Minhee, Kim Dakyung et al. · J Med Food · 2021
PMID: 34161166Preclinical
[Effect of saw palmetto extract on the reproductive function of male rats with chronic prostatitis].
Zhan Xu-Xin, Mo Dun-Sheng, Cai Hong-Cai et al. · Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue · 2019
PMID: 32216223Preclinical

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Risk profile, common and serious adverse effects, contraindications, and drug interactions are pending physician authorship.

Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Health Goals

Goals connected through associated conditions

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Saw palmetto extract (substance)
SNOMED CT
412507008
UMLS CUI
C0771607
RxNorm CUI
236344

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 6 entities in the Ltrl knowledge graph.

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Conditions
1
Biomarkers
2
Specialists
0
Symptoms

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Ltrl clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.