Long before pharmacies or doctor's office existed people have found relief from illness and discomfort with plants and minerals found in nature. The chaste berry was discovered in Southern Europe and Western Asia. Commonly growing in waterways this attractive plant sports blue or lavender pleasantly aromatic flowers. The fruits are tiny and have a peppery taste. The leaves fall off in autumn and they are collected for their medical purposes.
ChasteBerry has been considered an herbal medicine for centuries. It was once known as Monk's pepper as it was used by monks as an anti-libido medication. Many considered it to be a good herbal medicine for complaints involving the reproductive system of both men and women. The flowers, berries, leaves and stems of the Chaste Berry tree are all harvested and regarded as having medicinal properties.
Clinical Evidence
Often herbal medicines rely only on anecdotal evidence to make claims of positive effects in the treatment of disease, but in the case of Chaste Berry there is clinical evidence of its ability. It was proven to slightly lower levels of prolactin. Prolactin influences levels of FSH or follicle stimulating hormone which in women is estrogen. What this means is that by gently reducing the levels of estrogen it reduces the effects of PMS such as increasing irritable, tense and emotional sensitivity, insomnia, fatigue and headache, are just a few of the hundreds of symptoms known to afflict those who experience PMS.
Menopause Relief
There are currently studies that show the effects and physical discomfort associated with menopause can be tempered by taking Chaste Berry. This is especially good news considering that many hormone replacement therapies show increased risk for heart disease, cancer and blood clots. A natural alternative is therefore safer.
No Major Side Effects
Like many herbal supplements there are no safety risks or side effects that have been reported regarding Chaste Berry. Currently the common guidelines suggest a daily dose of 30 mg to 40 mg of the chaste berries extract.
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