CHASTE BERRY:

Latin Name - Vitex agnus castus

Family - Verbenaceae

Folk names: Chaste tree, Monks pepper.

Actions: Tonic for the reproductive organs.

Constituents: Iridoid glycosides - including aucbin and agnoside, flavonoids including casticin, isovitexin, and orientin, essential oil.

Part used: The dried fruit.

Uses: It was used by the monks in ancient times to suppress their libido. It is an anaphrodisiac as opposed to Black Pepper which is a male aphrodisiac. It stimulates and normalizes pituitary gland functions, especially its progesterone function. It also seems to have a regulatory effect on oestrogen production as it works well in most ailments of the female reproductive system. It is useful for PMS, menopause, dysmenorrhoea and any disorders related to hormonal imbalance.

It has been used to treat fibroids, inflammation of the uterus lining and to normalize the system after ceasing the pill.

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