Indication / Benefits
Sabal Serrulata, commonly known as Saw Palmetto, is a homoeopathic medicine derived from the ripe fruit of the Saw Palmetto plant. Belonging to the Arecaceae family, it has been traditionally valued for its therapeutic properties in treating prostate and urinary disorders. In homoeopathy, Sabal Serrulata is primarily used to alleviate symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), such as frequent urination and difficulty in urination. It is also employed for its effects on male reproductive health and hormonal balance.
Common Names:
Hindi: Sabal Serrulata
English: Saw Palmetto
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SBL’s Sabal Serrulata can be helpful in the following conditions:
- Prostatic Enlargement
- Sabal Serrulata is effective for treating enlarged prostate, including urinary difficulties and chronic cystitis associated with prostatic hypertrophy.
- It targets the membrano-prostatic portion of the urethra and is also useful for iritis linked with prostatic issues.
- Helpful for conditions involving discharge of prostatic fluid.
- Epididymitis
- This medicine can help with inflammation of the epididymis.
- Urinary Issues
- Patients may experience a constant urge to urinate at night, involuntary urination (enuresis), and weakened bladder control (paresis of the sphincter vesicae).
- Also indicated for chronic gonorrhea.
- Testicular Atrophy
- It addresses wasting of the testes and associated loss of sexual power.
- Painful Coitus
- Pain during ejaculation.
- Sexual Neurotics
- Effective for those with sexual neuroses, where the organs feel cold.
- Enlargement of ovary
- Indicated for tender and enlarged ovaries.
- Shriveled breasts
- Beneficial for underdeveloped mammary glands and cases where breasts become shriveled.
- Young Female Neurotics
- Addresses suppressed or abnormal sexual desires in young women.
- Tissue Building and Nutrition
- Sabal Serrulata promotes general nutrition and tissue building, which is valuable for overall debility, both general and sexual.
- Confusion and Irritability
- Patients may feel confused, full-headed, and irritable, disliking sympathy, which can lead to anger.
- Fear and Apathy
- There may be a fear of going to sleep, along with feelings of languor, apathy, and indifference.
- Headache and Vertigo
- Symptoms include vertigo with headache and neuralgia in weak individuals, with pain starting from the nose and centering in the forehead.
- Stomach Issues
- Patients may experience belching, acidity, and a craving for milk.
- Catarrh and Bronchitis
- Sabal Serrulata is useful for treating copious expectoration related to nasal catarrh and chronic bronchitis.
