Vitex agnus-castus (chasteberry)

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Indications

* No evidence that it is effective

# may help breast tenderness, consipation, mood, but NOT bloating[3]

Dosage

extract of fruit, 20 mg QD

Mechanism of action

  • extracts from chaste tree contain:
  • iridoids
  • flavonoids
  • compounds similar in structure to sex hormones

More general terms

References

  1. ↑ Journal Watch 21(5):38, 2001
  2. ↑ Prescriber's Letter 9(9):52 2002
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Prescriber's Letter 12(8): 2005 Calcium and Other Supplements for PMS Detail-Document#: http://prescribersletter.com/(5bhgn1a4ni4cyp2tvybwfh55)/pl/ArticleDD.aspx?li=1&st=1&cs=&s=PRL&pt=3&fpt=25&dd=210813&pb=PRL (subscription needed) http://www.prescribersletter.com
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