chasteberry extract

Function:

Vitex agnus-castus (chaste berry) is a well-known herb that has been used for

centuries for hormonal imbalances in women. Vitex is one of the oldest

phytomedicines. The ancient Greek physicians reported its use in suppressing the

libido. Using medicines similar to modern indications, they recommended it as an

aid in external wound heeling, complaints of the spleen, and for use in child

birth. The English have used Vitex or Chaste berry to suppress the libido as did

the Catholic Church, which had it placed in the pockets of neophyte monks to help

in their vow of chastity. Early American physicians used it to stimulate lactation

and as an emmenagogic.