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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
Saw palmetto berry, sabal, Ju-Zhong, American dwarf palm tree, chou palmiste, palmier scie, palmioer nain, sabal fructus
Class :
Herbal supplements
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Off-label 200mg orally two times a day (or) Topically apply lotion two times a day
Off-label 160mg orally twice daily (or) 160mg to 320mg orally once a day
Safety and efficacy study is not establishedÂ
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal or other bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal or other bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
an increased risk of bleeding amy be seen
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may be increased
the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding may be increased
Actions and spectrum:Â
Cabbage palm is calleÂd sabal palmetto. It’s a natural pill that helps you. People think it works for asthma, colds, bad coughs, hairy growth in women, and prostate problems like big prostate size. It may also boost desire for sex and ease prostate cancer signs.Â
Frequency not definedÂ
AcneÂ
AstheniaÂ
Back painÂ
ConstipationÂ
DizzinessÂ
Duodenal ulcerÂ
DyspneaÂ
Erectile dysfunctionÂ
HalitosisÂ
HepatitisÂ
HypotensionÂ
InsomniaÂ
MyalgiaÂ
Congestive heart failure Â
TachycardiaÂ
VomitingÂ
Myocardial infarctionÂ
Black Box Warning Â
No specific black box warnings are available for this numberÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
Caution:Â
Bleeding disordersÂ
Surgery within two weeksÂ
PregnancyÂ
BreastfeedingÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
It is not safe to use cabbage palm in pregnancy as the drug may cause hormonal activityÂ
Lactation:Â Â
It is not safe to use cabbage palm in pregnancy as the drug may cause hormonal activity.Â
Pregnancy category:Â Â
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.Â
<b>Category B: There was a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experiments.  Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.  Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Pharmacology:Â
The cabbage palm is a tree from the southeÂrn USA. This Sabal palmetto type grows as a palm. There are medicinal uses, although eÂffects are not clearly reÂsearched. It’s known as the  cabbage palm since it’s a palm native to the SoutheÂast.Â
Pharmacodynamics:Â
Limited data availableÂ
Pharmacokinetics:Â
Limited data availableÂ
Administration:Â Â
Limited data available
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: cabbage palmÂ
Why do we use cabbage palm?Â
Cabbage palm is useÂd for different health issueÂs. It’s believed heÂlpful against bronchitis, excess hair growth, sexual probleÂms, the common cold, prostate issues, and TURP surgeÂry. These palms are also calleÂd palmetto.Â