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Vitex agnus-castus
Vitex is the fruit of the chaste tree, native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It has been used for women's health for over 2,000 years. It acts on the pituitary gland to modulate prolactin and other hormones. Clinical evidence supports its use for PMS, menstrual irregularities, and certain fertility issues.
Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as chasteberry, is a traditional herb used for over 2,000 years to support female reproductive health. Modern clinical evidence supports its efficacy in managing premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, and luteal phase defects, primarily through modulation of prolactin and other pituitary hormones. Key active compounds include iridoid glycosides such as agnuside, flavonoids like casticin, and diterpenes including rotundifuran.
Vitex acts on the anterior pituitary to reduce prolactin secretion by binding to dopamine D2 receptors, thereby increasing dopaminergic tone. This leads to normalization of the luteal phase and improved progesterone-to-estrogen ratios. Additionally, compounds like casticin exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while agnuside may modulate opioid receptors involved in pain perception. The overall effect is a balancing of gonadotropins (LH, FSH) and ovarian hormone production.
Vitex is the fruit of the chaste tree, native to the Mediterranean and Central Asia. It has been used for women's health for over 2,000 years. It acts on the pituitary gland to modulate prolactin and other hormones. Clinical evidence supports its use for PMS, menstrual irregularities, and certain fertility issues.
Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as chasteberry, is a traditional herb used for over 2,000 years to support female reproductive health. Modern clinical evidence supports its efficacy in managing premenstrual syndrome, menstrual irregularities, and luteal phase defects, primarily through modulation of prolactin and other pituitary hormones. Key active compounds include iridoid glycosides such as agnuside, flavonoids like casticin, and diterpenes including rotundifuran.
Vitex acts on the anterior pituitary to reduce prolactin secretion by binding to dopamine D2 receptors, thereby increasing dopaminergic tone. This leads to normalization of the luteal phase and improved progesterone-to-estrogen ratios. Additionally, compounds like casticin exhibit anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects, while agnuside may modulate opioid receptors involved in pain perception. The overall effect is a balancing of gonadotropins (LH, FSH) and ovarian hormone production.