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Botanical

Chaste tree

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is a Mediterranean shrub whose dried fruit, called chasteberry, is used in herbal preparations, mainly for premenstrual symptoms.

Also listed as Chaste Tree Berry, Chasteberry, Vitex Agnus-castus, Chaste Tree Fruit

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Hormonal and pituitary precautions

EMA recommends medical advice with pituitary disorders, estrogen-sensitive cancer, or medicines affecting dopamine or estrogen. Use in pregnancy or breastfeeding is not recommended. 1

Possible adverse effects

Reported effects include nausea, headache, skin reactions and menstrual disturbances; severe allergic reactions are possible. 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  2. Agni casti fructus European Medicines Agency