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Chasteberry

What is Chasteberry?

Chasteberry also known as Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex, or Monk's Pepper is a plant native to the Mediterranean region. [1]

Chasteberry Herbal Usage

The leaves and tender stem growth of the upper 10 cm (4 inches), along with the flowers and ripening seeds, are harvested for medicinal purposes. The berries are harvested by gently rubbing the berries loose from the stem. The leaves, flowers, and/or berries may be consumed as a decoction, traditional tincture, cider vinegar tincture, syrup, elixir, or simply eaten straight off the plant as a medicinal food. A popular way of taking Vitex is on awakening as a simple 1:1 fluid extract, which is said to interact with hormonal circadian rhythms most effectively. [1]



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Source(s) Derived From

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Natural or Artificial?

 Natural

References
  1. Vitex agnus-castus - Wikipedia

Aliases (Also Known As)


 Chaste Tree Berry
Chaste Tree Fruit
Vitex Agnus Castus

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Ingredient addedUPC Food SearchDecember 3, 2010 @ 12:20 AM

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