Chaste Tree Berry Powder
Chaste Tree Berry Powder is a dietary supplement made from the fruit of the chaste tree, also known as Vitex agnus-castus. It is commonly used to treat symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle, infertility, and other conditions. Chaste Tree Berry Powder works by reducing inflammation and balancing hormones, which can help with conditions where estrogen and progesterone levels rise and fall.
Benefits of Chaste Tree Berry Powder:
- Reduces PMS symptoms: One study found that taking a daily chasteberry tablet (20 milligrams) for three months significantly reduced PMS symptoms.
- Helps with breast pain: Chasteberry can help reduce breast pain associated with the menstrual cycle.
- Boosts fertility: Research indicates that supplements containing chasteberry may increase the rate of pregnancy in people with luteal-phase issues. One study showed that people were twice as likely to get pregnant after three months of use.
- Repels certain insects: Vitex agnus-castus, or chasteberry, may repel certain insects like mosquitos.
Case studies:
- A study found that taking a daily chasteberry tablet (20 milligrams) for three months significantly reduced PMS symptoms.
- Supplements containing chasteberry may increase the rate of pregnancy in people with luteal-phase issues. One study showed that people were twice as likely to get pregnant after three months of use.
There are no official recommendations for the dosage of Chaste Tree Berry Powder. However, researchers report that 30–40 mg of dried fruit extracts, 3–6 grams of dried herb, or 1 gram of dried fruit per day appear safe.
Chaste Tree Berry Powder appears to be generally well tolerated when used in limited amounts. Reported side effects are generally mild and may include nausea, headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, or itching. Taking chasteberry during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may not be safe.
Sources:
- https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp/issues/2005/0901/p821.html
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/vitex-what-should-you-know-about-it-89530
- https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitex
- https://health.clevelandclinic.org/chasteberry-benefits-and-risks/
- https://draxe.com/nutrition/vitex/
- https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/chasteberry