Natural MedicineSaw Palmetto—A Possible Herbal Treatment for Various Health ConditionsSavePrintSaw palmetto has traditionally been used to treat many illnesses. Dark Caramel/ShutterstockNational Institutes of Health11/8/2022|Updated: 11/8/2022 Common Names: saw palmetto, American dwarf palm tree, cabbage palmWe had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentNational Institutes of HealthAuthorA part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIH is the largest biomedical research agency in the world.Author’s Selected ArticlesHow Older Adults Can Get Started With ExerciseMay 05, 2023Passionflower—Ancient Herbal Remedy Used for Calming the BodyNov 10, 2022Trust Rises With AgeOct 28, 2022Salivary Gland Gene Therapy Shows PromiseOct 26, 2022Related Topicsherbal medicinesupplementsHealthSaw PalmettoNatural MedicineCommentAdd to My ListSaveShare