Saw Palmetto, also known as Serenoa Repens or Sabal Serrulatum is a small, palm like North American plant. The Saw Palmetto extract comes from berries of small palm trees, and the extracts comprise of different fatty acids and sterols. The active constituents of Saw Palmetto are volatile oil, steroids saponin, tannins, and polysaccharides. Saw Palmetto is a tonic, meaning that it strengthens and tones body tissues. The active part of the plant is the sterols and free fatty acids found in the berry. The particular solvent used in the extraction process affects the resulting formulation of the product. Saw Palmetto inhibits testosterone action on the prostate, thus is used widely for BPH treatment. Saw Palmetto also prevents binding of DHT to androgen receptors, hence helps with hair loss. Saw Palmetto inhibits androgen and estrogen receptor activity and helps both men and women to balance hormones. Saw Palmetto herb helps treat bladder inflammation and helps with urinary flow. Saw Palmetto is used to clear chest congestion, treat coughs, asthma, and bronchitis.