Serenoa Repens: A Phytochemical And Pharmacological Review

The review article on Serenoa repens, commonly known as saw palmetto, highlights its traditional use for urinary tract disorders, infertility, and prostate hyperplasia. The paper provides an overview of its ethnopharmacological uses, chemical constituents, and pharmacological effects, emphasizing its anti-androgenic, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-proliferative, and apoptotic activities. These properties help alleviate symptoms of benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and chronic prostatitis, with phytosterols and fatty acids identified as key active constituents. The review notes a growing interest in using S. repens for androgen-related conditions like androgenetic alopecia, though further research is needed to explore new phytochemicals and their biological activities.