Description natures aid saw palmetto is standardised to provide 22 5mg of fatty acids traditionally used by the seminole indians of florida to treat genito urinary problems this herb is prescribed by doctors in germany more than any other for the treatment of prostate problems the problem effects the prostate gland located just below the bladder in men which tends to grow rather than shrink with age leading to a gradual blocking of the bladder with painful and unpleasant results saw palmet