Botanical Name – Vitex agnus-castus
Parts used – Fruit
Active Constituents -Iridoid glycosides (aucbin and agnoside) and flavonoids (casticin, isovitexin and orientin).
So what is Vitex good for?
Vitex is a herb that can help to bring balance to the female reproductive system. It can be used to help treat irregularities of menstruation and PMS.
Vitex can be beneficial during menopause.
Vitex can help to balance the body after the use of oral contraceptives.
Vitex may help control acne in female and male teenagers.
Dosage
Tincture – 20 drops three times a day
Tea – three cups a day
How to make chasteberry tea?
Add one teaspoon of the dried ripened fruit to one cup of boiling water and cover the cup. Let it steep for 15 minutes and strain out the used herb.
Contraindications
Vitex should not be taken by pregnant women. Weak and anemic women should use caution when taking this herb.
This herb is mostly fruitful in conceive and most women are utilizing this as a herbal therapy to get them pregnant soon.
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