Vitex works through the hypothalamus-pituitary axis by encouraging the production of progesterone and restoring the balance of estrogen and progesterone. Clinical studies using Vitex show it to be helpful in reducing uterine fibroids, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings for sweets, feelings of anxiety, irritability, and depression, mood swings, hot flashes, and acne.
Helps restore the estrogen/progesterone balance by encouraging the
production of progesterone and can alleviate PMS symptoms
In Europe, Vitex agnus-castus is one of the most popular botanicals used
for treating all kinds of menstrual disorders
Can help to prevent repeat uterine fibroids and is one of the most effective herb used in the treatment of menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)
Clinical studies using vitex show a reduction in headaches, breast
tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings for sweets and feelings of
anxiety, irritability, depression and mood swings, often after only 1 month
Vitex is often used to help infertility caused by a luteal phase defect (a
shortening of the post-ovulatory part of the menstrual cycle): women taking Vitex for 3 months appear to have more success at becoming pregnant!
Physicians often recommend Vitex for the treatment of hot flashes.
Helpful for Hormonal Acne.
How does Vitex work?
Vitex does not act as a phyto-estrogen (plant estrogen). Vitex works through
another important chemical pathway, the hypothalamus-pituitary axis, to balance female hormones. Vitex increases luteinizing hormone production while mildly inhibiting the release of follicle stimulating hormone, leading to an indirect
increase in progesterone and normalization of prolactin levels. The combination of actions produced by Vitex seems to restore the estrogen/ progesterone balance.
SUGGESTED USE:
Take 1 capsule per day before breakfast. Up to 3 per day can be taken daily.
NOTE:
Vitex is not a fast-acting treatment and needs to be taken consistently to see results. The average time needed is about 6 months.
May interfere with the effectiveness of birth control.
Not recommended for pregnant women.
