Vitex
(Vitex agnus-castus)
Also know as Chaste Tree
Botanical Information
A shrub or small tree from the Vervain family with abundant purple or lavender flowers and small brown fruit.
Working with Vitex
Part(s) Used
Fruit
Herb Forms
Tincture, capsule, tablet, bulk herb.
Affects
Vitex, one of the best-known women’s herbs, was recommended by Hippocrates in 450 B.C. and is still used today to help ease undesirable symptoms associated with menstrual imbalances, hormonal difficulties (PMS and menopause), and to increase the supply of mother’s milk. It is also used for male teenage acne.
Vitex has a taste of ACRID, BITTER and a temperature of WARM.
Cautions
Avoid if you are pregnant or are taking birth-control pills.
