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Benefits of Saw Palmetto, other than its most common use of treating enlarged prostate:

• Herbalists recommend using the herb saw palmetto as a remedy for a persistent cough and for digestive problems.
• Saw palmetto has been shown to affect the levels of cancer promoting hormones and this may lead to protection against prostate cancer, research into this is ongoing.
• Studies have indicated that saw palmetto also boosts the immune system's ability to kill bacteria and can be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections.
• The herb saw palmetto is also used as a general anti-inflammatory agent.
• Taking a saw palmetto supplement can help women with menstrual problems.
• Saw palmetto benefits for women also include breast enlargement and the treatment of uterine irritability.
• Saw palmetto can also be used as an appetite stimulant and a diuretic.
• Some people taking a saw palmetto supplement have stated that the benefits of saw palmetto also include aphrodisiac properties.
• Because saw palmetto has an effect on both male and female sex hormones it can be used to treat excessive growth of body and facial hair in women and polycystic ovaries.