Vitex agnus castus
Medicinal Use:
Women’s reproductive cycle
Mastalgia (breast pain in cycle)
PMS (premenstrual syndrome) and severe PMS
Menopause
May help with fertility
Heavy bleeding
Contraindications:
Pregnancy or lactating
Breast, uterine or ovarian cancer
Endometriosis
Uterine fibroids
Hormone sensitive conditions
Parkinson’s
Schizophrenia / psychotic disorders
In vitro fertilization
Warning:
Use short term for up to 3 months
May cause high blood pressure in high doses
No children under 18 years of age
Interactions:
Birth control pills will be negated, other precautions will need to be used
Estrogen pills
Medication for mental conditions / anti-psychotic drugs
Medication used for Parkinson’s disease
Metoclopramide (Raglan) effects the dopamine, so does chaste berry
