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Vitex agnus-castus (also called vitex, chaste tree / chastetree, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, [1] lilac chastetree, [2] or monk's pepper) is a plant native of the Mediterranean region. It is one of the few temperate-zone species of Vitex, which is on the whole a genus of tropical and subtropical flowering plants. [3]
7 maj 2023 · The Vitex agnus-castus fruit, also known as chasteberry or monk’s pepper, is about the size of a peppercorn. It’s produced by the chaste tree, which acquired its name because its fruit...
3 dni temu · The name “chasteberry” may reflect the traditional belief that the plant promoted chastity. Monks in the Middle Ages reportedly used it to decrease sexual desire. In the past, chasteberry extracts were used to treat a variety of gynecological disorders and skin conditions.
The small dark brown fruits are four seeded, pitted berries. The whole plant has a peppery aroma and flavour. It is interesting to note that the bush comes into flower and produces fruit just after midsummer when there is a shortage of nutrition; its late flowering and pleasant smell make it popular as a decorative plant.
Chaste Tree has something for everyone; flowers, fragrance, beautiful foliage and it's nearly maintenance-free! This is a super versatile plant that can be grown as a shrub or pruned into a small tree. A spectacular sight when in bloom and the branches are covered with blue flowers.
Monk's Pepper is a herbal remedy for relieving the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS). A further use of the fruits of Monk's Pepper is for the treatment of menstrual cycle disorders (too frequent or too infrequent periods).
11 lut 2024 · The Vitex agnus-castus fruit, also known as chasteberry or monk’s pepper, is about the size of a peppercorn. It’s produced by the chaste tree, which acquired its name because its fruit was likely used to decrease men’s libido during the Middle Ages.
