Vitex

Aka: Chaste tree

Medicinally the ripe berries are used as a relaxant herb that regulates hormonal functions. It is used internally for menstrual and menopausal problems, infertility and involuntary ejaculation. the berries are used to decrease the symptoms of PMS such as breast tenderness, irritability, fluid retention and bloating, and headache. They can also be used by both sexes for hormone related acne.

The dried berries are used as a substitute for pepper and in Middle Eastern spice mixes.

used to treat endometriosis by raising progesterone levels and in turn, lowering estrogen in endo-afflicted women.

with clinical trials supporting its use for infertility initiated by luteal phase dysfunction.

used for bone fractures, infertility, menopause symptoms, & breast pain.

In European herbalism and medicine, vitex extracts are used for uterine fibroid cysts. They help boost breastmilk supply in new mothers.