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Serenoa repens is the official name of the small fan palm plant Saw Palmetto, found in the subtropical regions of the United States. Its sharp, fine teeth, or spines, give it the common name saw. This plant boasts yellowish-white flowers, and reddish-black fruit that provides food for wildlife, and historically for humans as well.

The saw palmetto berries were consumed as food and as a general tonic for Native Americans in Florida. Early American settlers also used the berries to help keep starvation at bay. An American botanist named John Lloyd was one of the first to discover that the saw palmetto fruit positively affected grazing animals. He deducted that the fruit may also aid humans.

Interesting Notes About Saw Palmetto Tea

This fruity, interesting tasting tea is regularly employed to assist with issues dealing with the prostrate. Boasting high levels of fatty acids and phytosterols, other outcomes sought may include: aid for those with hair loss; and help when seeking to diminish chronic pelvic pain.

A Rich, Nutritious Herbal Tea

One great reason to partake of Saw Palmetto Tea is the many nourishing elements it has to offer. Tests have revealed that saw palmetto berries are a natural source of essential fatty acids, flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides and beta carotene.