Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)



Family

  • Verbanaceae

Constituents

  • Casticine
  • Iridoid (agnuside)
  • Essential Oils
  • Fatty Oils

Parts used

  • Fruits, leaves

Properties

  • Regulator of the hormonal system in women (in the pituitary region and in the regulation of the LH hormone)
  • Diuretic (leaves)

Side effects

  • Headaches
  • Gastrointestinal disorders

Contraindications

  • People undergoing hormone treatments
  • During pregnancy and while breastfeeding
  • Breast cancer or a family history of breast cancer
  • Women following an in vitro fertilization protocol

Interactions 

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Forms of use

  • Alcoholic extract 
  • Capsules
  • Tincture
  • Infusion