Chaste Tree - Vitex Agnus-Castus
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single · Oral (WHO 2009; Bradley 2006; Mills and Bone 2000)
Accepted Names (English)
4Chasteberry(common)Chastetree(common)Vitex(common)Vitex agnus-castus(proper)
Accepted Names (French)
5Agneau-chaste(common)Arbre au poivre(common)Gattilier(common)Vitex(common)Vitex agnus-castus(proper)
Approved Health Claims
3- Used in Herbal Medicine (as a hormone normaliser) to help stabilise menstrual cycle irregularities
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve premenstrual symptoms
- Used in Herbal Medicine to help relieve symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes
Approved Health Claims (Français)
3- Utilisé en phytothérapie (comme régulateur du système hormonal) pour aider à régulariser le cycle menstruel
- Utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager les symptômes prémenstruels
- Utilisé en phytothérapie pour aider à soulager les symptômes reliés à la ménopause, tels que les bouffées de chaleur
Approved Dose Ranges
1| Population | Dose Range | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
Adults 18 years or older | 30–2000 milligrams | per day |
Cautions & Contraindications
3cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician before use if you are taking hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives or hormone replacement therapy
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if symptoms persist or worsen
contraindicationDo not use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or attempting to conceive unless you have consulted with a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician
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