CHASTE TREE

MONNIKSPEPER, Vitex agnus-castus
Parts used: Berries
Constituents: Iridoid glycosides, Flavonoids, Essential oils, Sterols, Fatty acids, Vit C, Salicylate 18 mcg. per mL
 
Actions Indications
Amphoteric
increases progesterone
increases dopamine
decreases prolactin
decreases aldosterone

Regulates female hormones through Pituitary gland. Menstrual disorders; secondary amenorrhoea, cystic hyperplasia of the endometrium, heavy, frequent bleeding, shortened cycle, infrequent cycle Infertility with abnormal progesterone, PMS +B6, premenstrual aggravation e.g. migraine, herpes, knee effusions, ovulation pain, fibroids, endometriosis, follicular ovarian cysts, to re-establish the cycle after the use of oral contraceptives, Menopausal problems, flushing, fluid retention, excess weight gain, anxiety, depression and nervousness.

 

Fibroadenoma of the breast; 2mL in the morning for 3 months +30 Echinacea, 30 Skullcap, 25 Peony, 15 Thuja 5mL 3x daily

Anti-androgen mild

Acne with pms

Galactagogue

Stimulates milk production in low doses

 

Herbal extract, 6-18mL per week, or use one dose of 2mL in the morning

Energetics: Neutral, dry, pungent, sweet

Meridians: liver, kidney, spleen, lung

Contraindications: Large doses should be avoided. Not for children, postmenopausal women or with HRT, oral contraceptives. Side effects may be present such as headache and mastalgia.

Caution: Can disrupt the cycle in first two months but improvements usually occur quite quickly with this herb, but to ensure a lasting benefit it should be continued for at least six months. Can go on tablets after results.

 
 
 

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