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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References
Https://floraofasia.com/shop/flower-essence/five-leaved-chaste-tree/
Pursell, jj. The herbal apothecary: 100 medicinal herbs and how to use them. Timber press. Kindle edition.
Https://naturalmedicines-therapeuticresearch-com.ezproxy.fau.edu/databases/food,-herbs-supplements/professional.aspx?productid=968#dosing
Https://herbpathy.com/uses-and-benefits-of-chaste-berry-cid166