Monterey Club Vitex Powder 454G 1lbs Chaste Berry

Chasteberry or Chaste Tree, is a flowering shrub native to the Mediterranean region also grown as an ornamental in the Northeastern U.S.

The fruit of the plant has a long history of use in the preparation of tonics. Powdered chaste berry is usually encapsulated. Although considered safe, potential hormonal effects indicate that this herb should not be used during pregnancy.

a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound	5
origin	Morocco
active compounds	Alkaloids, Iridoids, Volatile oil, Flavonoids
plant part used	berries
processing	chaste berry powder

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tips	Store in a tightly-sealed container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aroma	Fine powder without remarkable aroma.

c.
uses

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cosmetic	Infuse chaste berry powder in carrier oil to make salves, ointments and other topical formulations.
culinary	Encapsulate as a dietary supplement. May also be tinctured.
safety	Due to possible hormonal effects, do not use this herb during pregnancy, while breastfeeding or if you have a history of a hormone-driven condition.

d.
flavor profile

whole
schizandra berries

Minty and spicy at the same time. Because the flavor isn’t particularly pleasant, this herb is not generally considered a culinary herb.

e.
formulas & recipes

whole
schizandra berries

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f.
what else you should know

whole
schizandra berries

Chaste berry is the fruit of V. agnus-castus, a small tree or shub in the mint family native to the Mediterranean region and some parts of Asia. The plant is also known as Chaste Tree and Monk’s Pepper, a reference to its reputation for promoting virtuous behavior, especially chastity.

For centuries, chaste berry has been used for various conditions of concern to women. In fact, it was frequently recommended in the writings of Hippocrates and Dioscorides and is still the most commonly used botanical used in Europe to address premenstrual syndrome. It is sometimes combined with