Saw Palmetto
saw_palmetto.jpg

 

Saw Palmetto in TCM:

Explore the properties of Saw Palmetto according to Chinese
Nutrition and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM):



Temperature: warm

Channels: SP, UB, KD, LV

Flavors: sweet, sour
Tonifies: qi, yang

Special Properties:
disperses cold, resolves phlegm


In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Saw Palmetto is known for its ability to tonify qi and tonify yang. It also helps to resolve cold and resolve phlegm.

In general the ancient Chinese medical texts cite that it enters the spleen, urine bladder, kidney, and liver. The flavor of Saw Palmetto is sweet and sour, and it is considered to be warm in temperature.