Vitex (Chaste Tree)

Overview

Female hormonal regulator

Latin name : Vitex agnus-castus

Phytotherapy Profile

Plant Part Used

Baie

Preparation Forms

extrait sec, gelule, teinture mere

Active Compounds

agnuside, casticine, diterpenes

Therapeutic Properties

• Progesterone-like
• Cycle regulator
• Anti-prolactin
• Antispasmodic

Indications

• Premenstrual syndrome
• Menstrual irregularities
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Infertility

Recommended Dosage

20-40 mg extract daily, in the morning

Contraindications

• Pregnancy
• Breastfeeding
• Hormone-dependent cancers
• IVF

Safety Profile

• Pregnancy : ✗ Not recommended
• Breastfeeding : ✗ Not recommended
• Children : ✗ Not recommended