18/04/2018
CHASTEBERRY ,THE WOMEN HERB
Chasteberry,also known as VITEX (vitex angus castus) is a fruit of chaste tree,a member of the mint family.
The health benefits of chasteberry are mostly related to female reproduction health and menstural health.
Also know as vitex,it is appreciated by many because of its potential benefits for reproductive health,learn everything you need to know about this unique herb.
A native to tropical eastern and southern africa and asia
Do you suffer from premenstrual syndrome(pms),irregular periods,infertility or menopause? Vitex is a natural remedy for you,its been used for centuries and has proved itself effective time and again in scientific studies. A small but medicinal potent brown berry about the size of peppercorn. This friut has a long history over 2000 years of use as an herbal medicine.
The following are its benefits.
1. Enhances fertility
A study in the journal of reproductive medicine states that women who suffers from fertility problems were given chasteberry tea along some other herbs and vitamins,they experience increase in progesterone,the female hormone is required for healthy womb.these women also have days when body temperature is good for ovulation and 33% of the test subjects became pregnant after 5months of taki g the tea.
2 Menopausal symtoms
Menopause can be tough time for women,they experience hot flashes,fatigue,mood swings and many other symtoms, such women can turn to chasteberry,as it can balance female hormones,thereby alleviating menopause symtoms,combining the tea with black cohosh will give best results.
Reduces PMS symtoms
In a study published by medical journal,it was found that women who were given chasteberry noticed a reduction in pms symtoms,such as irritability,breast tenderness,headaches and mood swings.
Antioxidants
Chasteberry tea has antioxidants properties which help to destroy free radicals.
Chasteberry in combination with other herbs balances female hormones.
Other studies has found chasteberry to be beneficial for acne in men and women.also helps cut down excessive libido.
Nursing mothers and pregnant women should not take it.
Some side effects are nausea,headache ,weight gain.
