What is Vitex agnus-castus?
Category: Supplements
See also: Herbal Supplements
Vitex agnus-castus is the Latin name for the herb also commonly called Monks Pepper, chasteberry and vitex. It acts as a stimulate for the pituitary gland to produce more progesterone and less prolactin. It does not contain hormones, but only stimulates the pituitary gland.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support hormone balance | 3 | 1 | |
| Acne | 1 | 0 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 1 | 0 | |
| Fibrocystic breast tissue | 1 | 0 | |
| General health | 1 | 0 | |
| Hirsutism (excessive hair growth) | 1 | 0 |
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Side effects
Why patients stopped taking Vitex agnus-castus
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Did not seem to work | 1 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Vitex agnus-castus
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 1 |
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