Chasteberry (Vitex) Herbal Tincture Extract

CHASTEBERRY (VITEX) TINCTURE Chasteberry Tincture (also called Chinese vitex, vitex Agnus-castus and hemp tree), is an herbal tincture made from the fruit and seed of the chaste tree. Taking chasteberry tincture may help women suffering from various conditions because it may affect hormone levels in the body. Chasteberry is an herb used for the treatment of menstrual problems. Women have used chasteberry for thousands of years to help reduce the symptoms of menstrual problems and to stimulate the production of breast milk. Extracts from the fruit of the Vitex agnus-castus shrub appear to regulate a hormone released by the pituitary gland, helping to ease pain associated with a woman’s menstrual cycle. Chasteberry Tincture may offer relief for women suffering from Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids. The benefits of chasteberry for treating the symptoms of these conditions are anecdotal and include easing uterine pain and reducing swelling. In treating fibroids it reduces uterine inflam