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Vitex is best known for it's effects on hormones, but it is neither represses sexual passion, as the ancient Greeks who gave it the name agnus casus(chaste), believed, or a true aphrodisiac. It is a normalizing herb for the reproductive system, a regulator of hormone production.
This normalizing and balancing action is what makes the herb valuable in treating irregular menses and infertility. For chronic problems, it is most effective when taken over a prolonged period of time.
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| None for most people. If you are using sex-related medications, taking oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy talk to your doctor as chaste tree influences the body's hormonal balance. |
Preparation Methods :Usually used as a tincture or as a tea infusion. Remedies using : Chaste Tree
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Dysmenorrhea *
Female Tonics *
Menopause/Perimenopause *
PMS *
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Chaste berry is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean region with lancelike leaves and fragrant flowers. The gray or purple berries have a long history of treating menstrual disorders.
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The Athenian matrons in the sacred rites of Ceres used to string their couches with the leaves of Chaste Tree, because of the seeds reputation for securing chastity. | | |
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