Chaste Tree
(Vitex Agnus Castus)
What is it?
Once used by monks and nuns to curb sexual desire, chaste tree is now highly valued for its ability to regulate female hormones and increase breast milk production.
What it does in the body
Chaste tree is used to treat menstrual and menopausal disorders.
Cautions
Chaste tree should not be used by postmenopausal women, during pregnancy, or by anyone on the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy.