Vitex agnus-castus
Reference hormonal regulator for the female cycle.
Chaste tree regulates prolactin production and promotes estrogen-progesterone balance.
Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) is presented here as an educational botanical remedy profile: what people traditionally use it for, how it is commonly prepared, and where the safety boundaries are.
Chaste tree regulates prolactin production and promotes estrogen-progesterone balance. The important nuance is that the form matters: tea, powder, tincture, capsule and essential oil can produce different exposure levels and different risks.
Use this page as a practical starting point for cycle and hormonal balance support, not as a diagnosis or treatment plan. The safest approach is to compare the expected benefit, the preparation, the dose context and your personal health situation before deciding whether the plant belongs in your routine.
plant-specific phytochemicals, aromatic or bitter fractions, polyphenols
The evidence picture for Chaste tree depends heavily on the plant part, preparation and dose. Traditional use is a useful signal, but it is not the same as proof for every modern health claim.
The strongest claims on this page are kept practical and cautious: Hormonal regulator, Reduces PMS, Promotes fertility, Reduces breast pain, Regulates cycle. They should be read as areas of traditional or researched interest, not guaranteed outcomes.
If you use medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a chronic condition, or plan to use a concentrated extract, review the precautions first and ask a qualified professional.
As berry extract capsules, tincture or infusion.
Capsules: 20-40mg standardized extract daily, on an empty stomach.
| Decision point | What to check |
|---|---|
| Common forms | As berry extract capsules, tincture or infusion. |
| Preparation baseline | Capsules: 20-40mg standardized extract daily, on an empty stomach. |
| Best-fit context | cycle and hormonal balance support; pregnancy-related comfort, always with professional guidance; cycle comfort and inflammation-aware routines |
| When to pause | Contraindicated with hormonal treatments. |
| Quality marker | Prefer products that state the plant part used and the extract ratio or preparation method. |
Compare Chaste tree with plants that share the same goal, then choose based on preparation, safety profile and your context. A gentle tea, a standardized extract and an essential oil should never be treated as the same intervention.