Saw Palmetto is an herb derived from the saw palmetto, a small palm tree that grows in the West Indies and the southeastern coast of North America. The palm tree is best known for its berries, which have been used for centuries.
Saw Palmetto bær kommer fra dværgpalmen kaldet Sabal Serrulata. Det særlige ved disse bær er, at de har et højt indhold af aktive steroler, herunder de såkaldte beta-sitosteroler og stigmasterol.
