Chaste Tree fruit 1:2

Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus
Common name: Chaste Tree, chastetree, vitex, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, lilac chastetree, monk's pepper
Plant part: Fruit
Strength: 1:2
Source (Organic or Trade): Trade
Country of Origin: Albania/Morocco
Weekly Dosage (mL): 5-20mL

Actions: Dopaminergic, Galactagogue, Prolactin inhibitor, Progesterogenic (indirectly)

Main indication: Acne, Dysmenorrhoea, Endometriosis, Female fertility, Fibrocystic breast disease, Fibroids, Mastalgia, Menopause, Menstrual dysfunction, PCOS

Safety information: None identified

Drug Interactions: Haloperidol, chlorpromazine, metoclopramide & other dopamine receptor antagonists - Possible antagonism of antipsychotic or anti-emetic effects due to possible dopaminergic action of Chaste Tree,
Progesterone drugs, oral contraceptives, HRT, clomiphene - Possible interference with activity of hormonal drugs

More Information: Herbal Mythbusters Info Sheet

Article: Anti-prostate cancer properties of Chaste Tree in vitro (2006), Anticancer properties of Chaste Tree (2005), Chaste Tree - an update (2001), Chaste Tree & PMS (2001)

Case study: Menorrhagia and Menstrual Irregularity