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                        All About Chaste

                        The chaste berry has long been used throughout history as a female tonic: improving menstruation, fertility, milk production, and menopausal symptoms. Modern scientific studies have backed up its use for menstrual complaints and menopausal symptoms.


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                        Fun Fact

                        Chaste tree is sometimes referred to as "monk's pepper", since it has been used by monks since medieval times to help relinquish any sexual desires.

                        Chaste Research

                        Multiple human studies have backed up the use of chaste berry extracts for menstrual complaints. Human studies have also shown positive results for its use in menopause and for fertility. It may also aid in prostate health in men. Additional studies have shown insecticidal, repelling, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory activities. More research is needed. Click the button below for a detailed review of research.

                        Chaste Research

                        Chaste Blog Articles

                        menopause Herbs Used to Treat Menopause Symptoms:  A Review of Favorable Human Studies.
                        Menopausal Tea Recipe

                        Chaste Herb


                        Latin Name: Vitex agnus-castus

                        Family: Verbenaceae

                        Other Names

                        • Vitex, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, agnolyt, agnus castus, lilac chastetree, gattillier, hemp tree, monk's pepper, agnos, Mang Jing Zi
                        • ​Other Latin Names: Vitex trifolia, Vitex rotundifolia, Agni casti fructus(fruit)
                        • Not to be confused with: marijuana (which has similar leaves), butterfly bush (which has similar flowers), or peppercorns (which have similar looking fruit).
                        • There are over 250 species of Vitex.

                        Plant Description

                        The chaste tree is a perennial deciduous aromatic plant growing up to 18 feet tall. Leaves are palmate, with 5-9 spiked lobes, long and thin, and dark green with a grey underside. Lilac flowers are in spike formation. The fruit is deep red that turns brown as it ripens, looking peppercorn-like. Branches and twigs are hairy and sticky to the touch.

                        Herb Description

                        Seeds are typically used. Steep 1/2 tsp of dried fruit in 1 cup of hot water for 7 minutes. Strain and drink. Adults can drink up to one cup a day. Avoid with certain health conditions; click on research tab to learn more.

                        Key Constituents

                        • Flavonoids: vitexin, orientin, and casticin
                        • ​Iridoid glycosides: agnoside, aucubin
                        • Steroidal hormone
                        • Fatty oils
                        • Diterpenes
                        • Essential oils: limonene, 1,8-cineole, sabinene

                        Chaste Recipes

                        Herbal Flea, Tick, Mosquitoe, and Biting Fly Bug Spray
                        Menopausal Tea Recipe

                        Therapeutic Uses

                        anti-inflammatory Anti-inflammatory
                        antimicrobial Antimicrobial
                        Antioxidant
                        female health Female Health
                        insecticide Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        male health Male Health
                        repellent Repellent
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                        Therapeutic Uses

                        • Absorption Enhancement
                        • Acne
                        • Alteratives
                        • Altitude Sickness
                        • Analgesic / Pain
                        • Anti-allergy / Anti-histamine
                        • Anti-asthma
                        • Anti-fungal
                        • Anti-inflammatory
                        • Anti-itch
                        • Anti-parasite
                        • Anti-pyretic / Fever
                        • Anti-smoking / Drug Addiction
                        • Anti-snoring
                        • Antibacterial
                        • Antimicrobial
                        • Antioxidant
                        • Antiseptic
                        • Antiviral
                        • Anxiety / Mood / Anti-depressive
                        • Aphrodisiac
                        • Astringent
                        • Athlete’s Foot
                        • Cardiac Health / High Blood Pressure
                        • Children’s Health
                        • Cognition / Neuroprotective
                        • Common Cold / Cough & Congestion / Respiratory
                        • Dandruff
                        • Digestive Aid / Nausea / Constipation
                        • Female Health
                        • Green Cleaning
                        • Hair Growth / Alopecia
                        • Headache Relief
                        • Hypoglycemic / Antidiabetic
                        • Hypolipidemic / Cholesterol
                        • Immunity
                        • Insecticidal / Pesticidal
                        • Insomnia / Sleep
                        • Joint Pain / Arthritis
                        • Male Health
                        • Mouth Cold Sores
                        • Oral Health
                        • Osteoporosis
                        • Preservative
                        • Repellent
                        • Sedative / Calming
                        • Skin and Wound Health
                        • Skin Burns
                        • Stimulant / Improved Energy
                        • Sunscreen
                        • Urinary System / Diuretic / Liver
                        • Weight Loss
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