Herb of the Month

Chaste Tree or Vitex agnus-castu

Why should I take it?

Vitex has the reputation as both an aphrodisiac and an anaphrodisiac! It was known In the past as “Monks Pepper” because it was considered to lower the male libido.

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Tell me more?

Vitex has demonstrated stimulating and normalising effects on the pituitary gland especially in relation to its effect on progesterone.

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What are its effects?

Prolactin inhibitor, dopaminergic agonist, galactogogue, emenogogue

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What can it treat?

Premenstrual syndrome, acne, menopausal syndromes, amenorrhea, infertility

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