Plant Family

Arecaceae

Pictured: Saw Palmetto

Palm family

The palms — monocot trees of the tropics and subtropics; several fruits and saw-toothed species are medicinal.

1 Herb // 14 Constituents // 4 Notable Members

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Overview

The Palm Family

The palms — monocot trees of the tropics and subtropics; several fruits and saw-toothed species are medicinal.

Materia Medica

Herbs in This Family

The monograph in the database whose Arecaceae membership is recorded on the herb itself — so this list keeps itself current as new herbs land.

Saw Palmetto

Serenoa repens

Anti-InflammatoryAntiprostaticAntiandrogenic5-Alpha-Reductase Inhibitor +1

Phytochemistry

Characteristic Chemistry

The compounds recorded for this family's single member, grouped by class.

Beyond the Database

Also in This Family

Notable members without a monograph yet.

  • Date palm
  • Coconut
  • Açaí
  • Betel nut

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