The following preparations are used orally: dried fruit by decoction (tea prepared by simmering 0.5-
1g in 150ml water for 5-10mins), whole berries, liquid extract or lipophilic extract (lipophilic
ingredients extracted with lipophilic solvents).1,2,4 NB clinical trials have only assessed the effects of
lipophilic extracts (containing lipids and sterols) of saw palmetto.
1000mgms is 1g.
But why use this as its eficacy has not been established and I presume it is for your prostate problems