Organic Chaste Tree Berries Extract

Organic Chaste Tree Berries Extract (Vitex agnus-castus)

Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as Vitex, Monk's Pepper, or Abraham's Balm, is a deciduous shrub native to the Mediterranean basin and central Asia, with a documented history of medicinal use spanning over 2,500 years. It was used by ancient Greek and Roman physicians — including Hippocrates and Dioscorides — and has been one of the most important women's herbs in Western herbal medicine since antiquity. It is included in the German Commission E monographs and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) herbal monographs for its traditional use in women's hormonal wellness.

Chaste Tree Berry is classified as a dopaminergic, prolactin-modulating, and hormonal tonic herb in Western herbal medicine. It is one of the most extensively researched herbs in the context of women's hormonal and menstrual wellness, with a substantial body of peer-reviewed clinical research. This extract is prepared in 60% alcohol from certified organic Chaste Tree berries.

Naturally Occurring Compounds

• Iridoid glycosides — including agnuside and aucubin; the primary bioactive compounds in Chaste Tree Berry; key markers of extract quality and potency
• Flavonoids — including casticin, vitexin, isovitexin, and orientin; naturally occurring compounds with significant research interest
• Diterpenes — including rotundifuran and vitexilactone; naturally occurring compounds unique to Vitex species
• Alkaloids — including viticin; naturally occurring compounds present in the berry
• Volatile oils — including 1,8-cineole, limonene, and sabinene; contributing to the berry's characteristic aroma
• Phytoestrogens — naturally occurring compounds with affinity for oestrogen receptors

Traditional Herbal Use

Women's Hormonal & Menstrual Wellness

Chaste Tree Berry is one of the most important women's hormonal herbs in Western herbal medicine, with a 2,500-year traditional history of use for hormonal and menstrual wellness. It is classified as a hormonal tonic and dopaminergic herb in traditional herbal practice and is one of the most widely used and extensively researched herbs in the world for women's hormonal wellness. It is included in the German Commission E monographs and EMA herbal monographs for its traditional use in this context.

Premenstrual & Menstrual Cycle Wellness

Chaste Tree Berry has a long traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for premenstrual and menstrual cycle wellness. Its traditionally recognised influence on the pituitary-gonadal axis has made it a classic inclusion in traditional herbal formulas for premenstrual and menstrual cycle support.

Menopausal Wellness

Chaste Tree Berry has a traditional history of use in Western herbal medicine for menopausal wellness. Its naturally occurring phytoestrogenic and dopaminergic compounds have generated significant scientific research interest in the context of menopausal wellness.

Nervous System & Mood Wellness

Chaste Tree Berry is classified as a nervine herb in Western herbal medicine, with a traditional history of use for nervous system and mood wellness, particularly in the context of hormonally-related mood and nervous system changes.

How to Use

Take 20–30 drops under the tongue or in a little juice or water, up to 2–3 times daily, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. Chaste Tree Berry is traditionally used as a long-term tonic herb — allow 3–6 months of consistent use for best results.

Precautions

Not recommended during pregnancy — Chaste Tree Berry is contraindicated in pregnancy due to its hormonal activity. Not recommended during breastfeeding without practitioner guidance. Drug interactions: May interact with oral contraceptives and oestrogen-containing medications — consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking these medications. May affect dopamine levels — consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you are taking antipsychotic medications or dopaminergic medications for neurological conditions. Not recommended for use with hormone-sensitive conditions without practitioner guidance. May cause mild nausea, headache, or gastric discomfort in some individuals — reduce dose if this occurs.

Ingredients

Organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berries, 60% alcohol.

Stack This With

• Black Cohosh Extract — complementary women's hormonal and menopausal wellness herb
• Sage Extract — complementary women's hormonal wellness herb
• Ashwagandha Extract — complementary adaptogen for hormonal and nervous system wellness
• Gumpii Extract — foundational botanical base

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Content provided for informational purposes only. Not medical advice. Not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition. Consult your healthcare practitioner.