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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]
Chasteberry extract contains similar substances that attach to the opioid receptor, the so-called Phyto-endorphins. They are extracted from the berries of Monk's Pepper (Vitex agnus-castus), a large shrub growing in Mediterranean regions and Asia.
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.
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...
16 paź 2024 · Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as Abraham’s balm or monk’s pepper, is a Mediterranean plant from the Verbenaceae family. Reaching a height of up to 5 metres, this deciduous shrub bears palmate leaves and violet flower panicles which produce berries in autumn.
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).
20 mar 2024 · Active ingredient: Berry and possibly other parts of the plant Vitex agnus-castus; Alternate Name(s): Chaste tree, chaste berry, monk's pepper; Recommended Dose: No recommendations; however, 4 to 40 milligrams/day is commonly used; Safety Considerations: Not for use in people who are pregnant, lactating, or have other hormone-sensitive ...
