Chaste Tree Tincture
Vitex agnus-castus
Guaranteed Mother Tincture
Traditional "woman's herb " to normalize hormone imbalances in women and lower the testosterone levels in men. It is great for easing the discomforts of menstruation, irregular periods, infertility, menopause and premenstrual syndrome (PMS), including water retention, insomnia, mood swings, pain and nervous tension, hot flashes, breast tenderness, hormone deficiency. Used to lower testosterone levels and to suppress the onset of prostate cancer, often associated with high testosterone levels.
Regulate the pituitary gland's function, especially its progesterone and prolactin functions. and to have a considerable influence on the bodies hormonal balance, normalizing it by enabling greater or lesser hormone release to occur and to normalize gland function in both men and women.
Studies have shown that the progesterone hormone plays a key role in conception, and for sustaining a pregnancy. It was concluded that low progesterone levels may be associated with the thinning of the uterine lining during pregnancy, corpus luteum insufficiency, and luteal phase defects, the main causes of infertility and miscarriages. However, there are conflicting opinions on the use of Chaste Tree extracts during pregnancy and you should consult your healthcare provider before using this herbal supplement.
Used to regulate female hormone levels it normalizes hormone levels and helps to regulate menstrual cycles, treating amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) and endometriosis. Declining hormone levels in the years up to and after menopause can cause hot flashes, sweating, vaginal dryness and even mild depression, Chaste Tree works to stabilize these hormone levels and can be very beneficial in controlling the symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Marked improvement in anxiety, mood swings, nervous tension and other psychological symptoms.
Used for uterine healing after childbirth, ovarian cysts, and re-balancing after discontinued use of the contraceptive pill. The birth control pills seriously change your hormone levels to prevent conception. With Chaste Tree, you can help restore the levels that encourage conception. Caution: Taking Chaste Tree with birth control pills might decrease the effectiveness of the contraceptive. If you take Chaste Tree along with birth control pills, use an additional form of birth control, such as a condom.
Effective in the treatment of yeast infections. For women, the presence of yeast infections can reduce the chances of conception. Thus taking care of this infection is the first step in the right direction for conception.
Men use this for impotence, enlarged prostate, and swollen testicles.
Anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer properties that were found to be effective in killing tumor cells of various types of cancer, such as breast, ovarian and colon cancer. In tests, not only did the cells stop multiplying, they experienced apoptosis or cell death.
Calming and soothing effect on the body and has been used to relieve pains in the limbs, muscle cramps, spasms, and weakness.
Contraindications: Pregnant and nursing women should not use, nor should it be given to children.
The herb should not be taken in excess amounts.
Should not be used concurrently with HRT (hormone replacement therapy).
Women with estrogen-sensitive cancers originating in the breast, cervix or uterus should avoid this herb.
Could conceivably interact with bromocriptine or other drugs intended to affect prolactin levels (it tends to suppress prolactin, which is the hormone needed for breast milk).
It may also conflict with dopamine-related medications such as selegiline, amantadine, and levodopa.
Chaste Tree is not to be used indefinitely. Four to six months for PMS symptoms and up to a year for fertility is the usual recommendation while taking breaks from the supplement.
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