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Vitex, Chasteberry

Vitex agnus-castus L.

womens health

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Quick Facts

Part UsedBerries
Categorywomens health
Primary UsePMS
SafetyCaution Advised

A premier women's hormone balancer. Regulates the pituitary gland, balancing progesterone and prolactin. Excellent for PMS, irregular cycles, and menopausal symptoms. Takes 3-6 months for full effect.

Hormone Regulator
Emmenagogue
Galactagogue
Anaphrodisiac (traditional)
Treats: PMS
Treats: Irregular menses
Treats: Amenorrhea
Treats: Menopause
Treats: Acne (hormonal)
Treats: Infertility
Treats: Luteal phase defect
Treats: Weaning (to dry milk)
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Vitex Chasteberry Extract

$24.29

Her Life Stages PMS & Menstrual

$22.99

Her Life Stages Perimenopause

$38.69

Part Used:Berries

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Healing Properties

Hormone RegulatorEmmenagogueGalactagogueAnaphrodisiac (traditional)

Treats & Supports

PMS
Irregular menses
Amenorrhea
Menopause
Acne (hormonal)
Infertility
Luteal phase defect
Weaning (to dry milk)

Important Safety Information

Contraindicated in pregnancy (though some use for threatened miscarriage - professional guidance needed). May interact with hormonal medications and dopamine agonists/antagonists. May cause headache, GI upset. Effects are slow - takes 3-6 months. May affect milk supply - use only for weaning or professional-guided purposes.

Available Products with Vitex, Chasteberry

Premium supplements and extracts containing this herb

Vitex Chasteberry Extract

Vitex Chasteberry Extract

A monthly must-have: This Vital Extracts formula delivers a potent dose of vitex berry extract plus whole vitex berry for efficacious PMS and overall herbal support you can rely on.*† Expertly formulated for powerful PMS support, including to help ease breast tenderness*† 225 mg of vitex berry extract per 1 VegCap serving—guaranteed to contain 0.5% agnuside, the herb’s key beneficial compound With 100 mg of whole vitex berry for additional support Also known as chasteberry, vitex has a long hi

supplements
$24.29
Her Life Stages PMS & Menstrual

Her Life Stages PMS & Menstrual

A blend of powerful ingredients that support a healthy cycle, menstrual discomfort, and help ease breast tenderness, plus mood and energy†* Features thiamin for menstrual discomfort and PMS support, and iodine for thyroid support* With Chromax® chromium to support healthy glucose metabolism, green tea extract for energy, and affron® saffron for mood and sleep support* Includes chasteberry to support breast tenderness during PMS + a trace mineral complex to promote overall wellness—no hormones o

supplements
$22.99
Her Life Stages Perimenopause

Her Life Stages Perimenopause

A blend of powerful ingredients that support a healthy cycle, including ones to help ease breast tenderness, plus support a positive outlook†* With black cohosh to support perimenopausal hot flashes and night sweats and to help promote sound sleep‡* Features chasteberry for PMS and breast tenderness support and affron® saffron for mood and sleep support—no hormones or soy* Includes iodine for thyroid support and Chromax® chromium to support healthy glucose metabolism* Plus a trace mineral compl

supplements
$38.69

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