VITEX AGNUS CASTUS 'Chaste Tree' - herbal tincture, for hormone balancing, PMT, peri/menopause, and fertility challenges

VITEX AGNUS CASTUS

Chaste Berry

Chasteberry, monk’s pepper, Abraham’s balm, chaste lamb-tree, safe tree.

Major supportive herb for female hormonal imbalance.

Normalises hormone levels; demonstrates balancing action in either direction, no matter which female hormone is deficient or in excess - called an 'amphoteric' action.

History of effective treatment for menstrual disorders for at least 2500 years.

REGULATES FEMALE SEX HORMONES: used for PMS/PMT, dysmenorrhea, infertility, perimenopause, and menopause.

Supports this balancing action well at menopause.

PMT/PMS: supports reproductive symptom within the menstrual cycle - continued use can 'cure' over time. Particularly helpful for those who find PMT symptoms subside as menstruation begins - results have been seen by the 2nd cycle, and permanent improvement can take 1yr+.

Contains a range of essential compounds that balance hormone levels - prominent in the 2nd half of the menstrual cycle.

WIDE RANGE OF HORMONAL DISORDERS: PMS/PMT, cyclical breast pain, irregular bleeding, and hormone-related acne.

ENDOMETRIOSIS: When causes irregular menstruation - Vitex shown to regulate.

Can support regaining natural balance on discontinuation of oral contraceptives.

Research has shown to support certain types of fibroid cysts, not with 'submucous' cysts

TEENAGE ACNE: can help to reduce hormonal acne in young women.

INFERTILITY SUPPORT: Regulating to the ovarian cycle for those trying to get pregnant - can begin to correct imbalance at 10 days use. Full benefit shown by up to 3 cycles. Studies have shown doubled rates of pregnancy, in those previously struggling with infertility, after 3months of daily use.

Stimulates menstrual flow and activity, tones and normalises function.

THIS PRODUCT: 1:5 80% proof alcohol extraction.

100ml amber bottle

DOSAGE: 
Tincture: 1-3ml up to 3 x day
Infusion: tsp of berries; infuse for 10-15min 3 x day

Capsule/powder: 1,000-2,000mg 3 x day

Inhibits androgens; male sex hormones, therefore advised for female hormone imbalance.

Monks took berries to reduce sexual desire and help them remain ‘chaste’ - hence the name ‘monk’s pepper’ and 'chaste berry'.

No official interactions: but theoretically possible that may interact with dopamine antagonists and dopamine-receptor-blocking agents.

SAFETY: NOT for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Could reduce the effectiveness of hormonal oral contraceptives.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or naturopathic doctor. Please be advised to consult your medical professional before taking new herbal products. This is especially pertinent for those taking prescribed medications and/or suffering from chronic conditions that require regular monitoring.