Chaste tree berry | Vitex agnus-castus | Organic
$12.00 – $30.00
Chaste tree berry is an extremely unique herb with the ability to influence the hypothalamic/pituitary function in relation to the female and male reproductive hormones. The herb has a long traditional usage with ancient Greeks and Monasteries employed the herb for male and female complaints.
Today we know through studies that its mechanisms affect the Dopamine receptors in the anterior pituitary, as well as other receptor sites. (1)
Clinically Vitex has been shown to reduce moderate to severe PMS, Mastalgia (breast pain), it can normalise the luteal phase and increase progesterone production, help with infertility, luteal insufficiency, decrease prolactin levels and reduce acne and pre-menstrual fluid retention.
A 2013 review suggested that “the results from randomised, controlled trials to date suggest benefits for Vitex extracts in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and latent hyperprolactinaemia.” (2)
Vitex must be taken daily for at least 3 months and up to 6 months for its full effect.
- Fisher, C, 2009 Materia Medica of Western Herbs
- Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: a systematic review of clinical trials. Planta Med, 2013 May;79(7):562-75. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23136064/
Additional information
| Ingredients | Dried Chaste tree berry organic |
|---|---|
| Actions | Hormone regulator, Galactagogue |
| Constituents | Iridoid glycosides – anguside, acubin, eurostoside, Flavonoids – tetramethoxyflavone, casticin, orientin, eupatorin, apigenin, luteolin, penduletin, Volatile oil – sabinene, 1,8-cineole, B-caryophyllene, farnesene, vitexlactam, rotundifuran, vitetrifolin B, C, D, spathulenol |
| Contraindications | This herb has GRAS rating {Generally Recognised as Safe}. Herbs should generally be avoided when pregnant or trying to conceive. Please consult with a qualified practitioner before self-prescribing. |
| Instructions | Steep 1 teaspoon of herb for 20 minutes. Drink once daily in the morning. Use daily for at least 3 months. |
| Size | 30 grams, 50 grams, 100 grams |
| Country of origin | Chaste tree grows naturally in Southern Europe and Western Asia. This tea is organically grown and harvested in Canterbury subject to availability. |
