Chaste Tree Berry

Updated: Oct 3, 2019

Scientific name

Vitex agnus-castus

Family

Verbenaceae

Background

Also called chasteberry, vitex, and hemp tree.

Applicable parts used

Fruit and seeds

Effects

Organs & systems affected

Endocrine

Immune system

Reproductive

Gastrointestinal

Flower essence

Assists in finding a unique path to health, guided by wisdom

Mechanism of action

Analgesic, antihistamine, hormonal, neurotransmitters, aphrodisiac, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, emmenagogue, antifungal and sedative.

Nature

Sweet/peppery and warming

Plant constituents

Essential oils, iridoid glycosides, flavonoids, diterpenes, and fatty acids

Traditional uses

Chasteberry has been used for menstrual disorders including dysmenorrhea, secondary amenorrhea, metrorrhagia, oligomenorrhea, polymenorrhea, symptoms of menopause, premenstrual syndrome (pms) and fibrocystic breasts. It is also used for acne, anxiety, dementia, rheumatoid arthritis, viral infections including the common cold, dyspepsia, spleen disorders, headaches, migraine, eye pain, insomnia, inflammation, fractures, and edema

Safety

Precaution & adverse reactions

Generally well tolerated if used in appropriate amounts.

Interactions

Chasteberry may interact with anti psychotics, contraceptives, dopamine, estrogen, and reglan

Pregnancy and lactation

Unsafe in woman who are pregnant due to hormonal effects.

Dosing

Herbal infusion: 1-2 tsp of berry in boiling water up to 2 times per day

Our favorite pairings

Dandelion, wild yam, yellow dock, oregon grape root,raspberry, burdock, ginger, licorice

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