Chaste Berry: Feminine Tonic

Chaste Berry or Vitex Berry

Vitex agnus-castus

"Feminine Tonic"

The berries, a peppery fruit grown on this Turkish shrub, have been used hundreds of years for a variety of complaints including constipation and hangovers. 

The name "chaste" comes from its use during the middle ages when women used the berry to keep them chaste while their husbands were away at battle. Today, there are no studies to support this particular use of the chaste berry.

However, the berry is used for acne-prone skin, breast health, headache and fatigue. 

Said to work well with the glands of the endocrine system; pituitary, thyroid, adrenal, pancreas, ovaries. Balancing to hormones and estrogen cycle.

Clinical trials have shown that the berries offer relief for symptoms of PMS including mood swings, abdominal bloating, constipation, edema and breast tenderness. 

Said to enhance fertility and normalize reproduction functions because of its ability to balance hormones thus regulating ovulation.


Because of its ability to reduce inflammation, chaste berry is also used to reduce fibroids of the uterus

Studies have shown the berry to ease menopausal issues of excessive bleeding, night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings and vaginal dryness.


Research is being conducted on the positive effect of chaste berries on fibromyalgia, parkinson's disease, and its ability to repell insects.

Berry Elements:

• aucubin: antitoxin
• agnuside: anti-inflammatory
• casticin: anti-tumor
• chrysophanol D: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
• alpha pinene: anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antispasmodic, antiviral
• beta pinene: antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antispasmodic
• isovitexin: antioxidant
• vitexin: anti-tumor
• progestins: hormones

Should not be used during pregnancy or breast feeding. Not recommended for use by men. As with all herbs, please consult with your physician prior to trying anything new especially if you are taking medications.