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Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)

A Green Ally in the Treatment of Femenine Diseases

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VITEX AGNUS(*) CASTUS Chasteberry from the Greek, agnos castos = chaste Other common names: chaste tree, monks pepper. Family Plant: Verbenaceae Used Parts: berries, leaves

As early as in the fourth century B.C., Hippocrates used Vitex as a sitz bath for diseases of the uterus. Vitex is probably one of the most important plants used in Herbal Medicine to treat diseases caused by female hormonal disorders. With proven results in the treatment of diseases such as PMS, menopause symptoms and infertility problems, Vitex is definitely a great women's green ally.

The species name Agnus castus originates from the Greek agnos castus, meaning chaste, as the Greeks thought the plant calmed sexual passion. Its common name of caste berry and monks pepper algo fives some indication of its historial usage.

Medicinal Action:

1. Diaphoretic
2. Antipyretic
3. Regulatory
4. Uterine Tonic

Useful for the Treatment of:

• Premenstrual Syndrome
• Menstrual Difficulties (Secondary Amenorrhea)
• Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstruation)
• Infertility (Female)
• Menopause
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Fibrocystic Breast Disease

Continues in pdf format with the following subjects:

• Some History on Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus)
• Medicinal Action and Uses of Chasteberry (Vitex agnus castus).
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
• Menstrual Difficulties (Secondary Amenorrhea)
• Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstruation)
• Breast Feeding
• Infertility (Female)
• Hyperprolactinemia
• Menopause
• Chasteberry's(Vitex agnus castus)Rare Side Effects and Special Recommendations
• Chasteberry Preparations

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©Mónica P. Vazquez
Mujeres Holisticas, magazine online dedicado a la salud de la mujer del siglo XXI
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