Chasteberry (Vitex)
Vitex agnus-castus
A berry long used for PMS and menstrual-cycle complaints, acting on hormonal signaling.
Traditional use (european-folk): A berry long used for PMS and menstrual-cycle complaints, acting on hormonal signaling.
A berry long used for PMS and menstrual-cycle complaints, acting on hormonal signaling.
Active constituents are under study; evidence ranges from traditional use to preliminary human trials.
- A berry long used for PMS and menstrual-cycle complaints, acting on hormonal signaling.
Evidence strength: mixed.
- See the evidence level above
- Hormonal effects; interacts with hormonal and dopamine medications; not in pregnancy.
- Pregnancy
- Hormone-sensitive conditions
- On hormonal birth control without advice
Hormonal effects; interacts with hormonal and dopamine medications; not in pregnancy.
May interact with prescription medications — review with a clinician if you take any.
Use caution in pregnancy, breastfeeding, for children, and with chronic disease unless cleared by a clinician.
Choose reputable, tested suppliers; correct identification is essential for wild-harvested plants.