Know Your Remedies: Sabal Serrulata (Sabal.)

Common Names: Saw palmetto; Choktaw; big palm.

General Information

Sabal Serrulata (Sabal.) has its main effects on the sexual and reproductory organs. It’s a key remedy for types of prostatic enlargement with dribbling urine, or difficulty in starting the flow of urine. Pains are sharp and stinging, come and go quickly, and tend to ‘wander’ about the body. Those needing Sabal of often have an increased desire for milk.

Mental-Emotional Symptoms

  • Indifference and apathy.
  • Want to be left alone.
  • Brood about their own problems.
  • Dislike or angered by sympathy.

Eye

  • Iritis with prostatic enlargement.

Chest

  • Chronic bronchitis.
  • Wheezing cough throughout the night until 6am.

Urogenital

  • Dribbling or retention of urine due to swelling of the prostate gland.
  • ‘Homeopathic catheter’ for an inability to pass urine from an enlarged prostate.
  • Constant desire to urinate at night.

Male

  • Impotence and atrophy (shrivelling) of the testes.
  • Discharge of prostatic fluid.
  • Thick semen that burns along the spermatic cord.
  • Intercourse painful at time of emission.
  • Enlarged prostate gland.
  • Epididymitis.

Female

  • Tender and enlarged ovaries.
  • Enlarged uterus.
  • Atrophied (shrivelled) or underdeveloped breasts

Where do I find it?

Sabal Serrulate (Sabal.) is available from our online store as a single remedy in either pills or liquid, and as part of the following Complex (combination remedy): Prostate Enlargement.

Home Treatment Guidelines

Acute, Self-Limiting Conditions

Conditions like colds or minor injuries, which are short-term and typically improve on their own, can be managed at home with homeopathy. However, in emergencies or if symptoms worsen, contact your healthcare provider.

Chronic Conditions

These home treatment instructions do not apply for ongoing issues, whether mentioned above or not, like persistent allergies or chronic pain. You should consult a qualified homeopath for a personalized treatment plan to achieve the best results with homeopathy for chronic conditions.

How to Take the Remedy for Acute Conditions

  • Take one pill or five drops of the remedy. The frequency depends on symptom severity. As examples:
    • For life-threatening symptoms, take every 1 minute and seek emergency help immediately.
    • For mild symptoms, take every 4 hours.
  • Stop taking the remedy once you feel better. Resume if symptoms return.
  • If no improvement after four doses, choose a different remedy or consult a professional homeopath.
  • For more details on dosing, refer to: How Often to Dose with a 30C Homeopathic remedy.
  • For information on the different potencies, read: Guidelines on which potency to use