Evidence-based systematic review of saw palmetto by the Natural Standard Research Collaboration

J Soc Integr Oncol. 2006 Fall;4(4):170-86. doi: 10.2310/7200.2006.016.

Abstract

Here presented is an evidence-based systematic review including written and statistical analysis of scientific literature, expert opinion, folkloric precedent, history, pharmacology, kinetics/dynamics, interactions, adverse effects, toxicology, and dosing.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Androgen Antagonists / therapeutic use*
  • Animals
  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Interactions
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Phytotherapy*
  • Plant Extracts / chemistry
  • Plant Extracts / therapeutic use*
  • Prostatic Hyperplasia / drug therapy*
  • Serenoa / chemistry

Substances

  • Androgen Antagonists
  • Plant Extracts
  • saw palmetto extract