Vitex agnus-castus, known as chasteberry or monk's pepper, is a Mediterranean shrub whose dark berries have been used since antiquity to regulate hormonal cycles and ease menstrual irregularities in women. Its action on the pituitary gland makes it distinctive among European herbs for addressing progesterone deficiency and luteal-phase symptoms.
berry, fruit
tincture, capsule, tablet, tea
20–40mg extract daily; 1–2 tsp dried berries as tea once daily
May cause mild acne or headache initially. Take consistently for several months.
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