According to legend, monks chewed chaste-tree leaves to help them maintain their celibacy vows. The herb comes from the dried, ripened fruits and root bark of Vitex agnus-castus. A German formulation of chaste tree is used for certain menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome, breast pain, Inadequate lactation, and menopause symptoms

Common doses of chaste tree

Chaste tree is available as capsules, tinctures, and teas. A German study used a dose of a 20 milligram capsule taken orally twice a day.

Why people use chaste tree

Acne
Inadequate lactation
Ovarian insufficiency
Uterine bleeding

Side effects of chaste tree

Call your health care practitioner if you experience any of these possible side effects of chaste tree:

abdominal pain
increased menstrual flow
cramping
itching
diarrhea
rash.
headache

Interactions

Combining herbs with certain drugs may alter their action or produce unwanted side effects. Tell your health care practitioner about any prescription or nonprescription drugs you're taking.

Important points to remember

Avoid this herb if you're pregnant or breast-feeding or if you're trying to get pregnant
Be aware that most information on chaste tree comes from foreign studies whose results are hard to interpret.

What the research shows

A German study showed that chaste tree had value in treating women with certain reproductive hormone imbalances. However, another report argued against using this herb in women with multiple follicular development because of the alterations in hormone levels that resulted.

Medical experts believe the herb may be worth Investigating in disorders specific to women but don't yet have enough data on it's long-term safely and effectiveness to recommend it.

Other names for chaste tree : -

Other names for chaste tree include agneau chaste, chasteberry, gatillier, hemp tree, kcuschbaum, and monk's pepper.

No known products containing chaste tree are commercially available.

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