Possesses both anti-inflammatory properties and the ability to modulate the immune system; has been shown to improve the symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH); helps to lower both total and LDL cholesterol levels.
It is white in colour and waxy in nature. It is widely distributed in the plant kingdom and found in Serenoa repens (saw palmetto), Curcurbita pepo (pumpkin seed), Pygeum africanum, rice bran, wheat germ, corn oils, and soybeans.