Serenoa repens
Medicinal Use:
Prostate Health
BPH – Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (enlarged prostate gland) (with Pygeum & Pumpkin seed)
Libido enhancer
Prostate Cancer
Repeated miscarriages
Menopause
Infertility
Cough / cold / sore throat
Asthma / bronchitis / TB / whooping cough
Migraines
Diuretic
Sedative
Urinary problems / UTI / incontinence
Obesity
PCOS
Contraindications:
Pregnancy / Lactating
Hemophilia
Ulcers
Warning:
Side effects can be the same as a sugar pill: dizziness, headache, nausea, vomiting, constipation, diarrhea
Surgery – stop use 2 weeks prior to surgery
Maintain low, suggested dosages, do not exceed! Can cause loss of libido, dizziness, abdominal pain, upset stomach
Stop consumption if you feel the following:
Nausea / vomiting / itchy skin / weakness / acid reflux / sore breasts / muscle pain / mood swings / bloody cough / internal bleeding / rapid heart beat / swollen testes / gastro problems / body more prone to bruising
Interactions:
Birth control pills
Estrogen intake
Anticoagulants / antiplatelets
Blood thinners
