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1:1 Extract of Vitex agnis-castus (Chaste tree) in ethanol and water menstruum.
Common Name: Chaste Tree
Botanical Name: Vitex agnus - castus
Part Used: Berry
Ratio: 1:1
Percentage of alcohol: 45%
Recommended dose: 1-2ml (20-40 drops) in a little water three times a day before meals.
Traditional use: The berries of Vitex agnus-castus L. (chaste tree; chasteberry) are a popular herbal treatment for a range of female reproductive conditions in Anglo-American and European practice. Vitex is considered as one of the most important herbs for female health due to balancing effect on the ovarian hormonal production. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23136064/)
For PMS, the herb should be taken for a few months before the full benefits are achieved and the bloating, breast swelling and tenderness, irritability, and depression are all reduced.
Clinical evidence: Double-blind placebo-controlled studies indicate that one of the most common premenstrual symptoms, i.e. premenstrual pain, is beneficially influenced by Agnus-castus extract. In addition, numerous other studies indicate that Agnus-castus extracts have also beneficial effects on other psychic and somatic symptoms of the Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (ref https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12809367/).
Warnings: Vitex suppresses prolactin production and lactation and it is not recommended for nursing mothers.
