Product Name: Vitex/Chasteberry Extract
Botanical Name: Fructus Viticis
Part Used: Fruit
Specification: Vitexin 5%
CAS No:3681-93-4
Molecular Formula: C21H20O10
Molecular Weight: 432.38
Appearance: Yellow Powder
Brand Name: Changsha Nutramax Inc.
Model Number: Nutramax-VIE
What is Vitex/Chasteberry Extract produced in Changsha NutraMax Inc .?
Vitex agnus-castus (chaste berry) is a well-known herb that has been used for centuries for hormonal imbalances in women. Vitex is one of the oldest phytomedicines.
The ancient Greek physicians reported its use in suppressing the libido. Using medicines similar to modern indications, they recommended it as an aid in external wound heeling, complaints of the spleen, and for use in child birth.
The English have used Vitex or Chaste berry to suppress the libido as did the Catholic Church, which had it placed in the pockets of neophyte monks to help in their vow of chastity.
Early American physicians used it to stimulate lactation and as an emmenagogic. However, there is no contemporary scientific literature to suggest that Vitex or Chaste Berry actually does suppress the libido.
Where will NutraMax ’sVitex/Chasteberry Extract used to?
L Vitexin inhibits thyroid peroxidase thus contributing to goiter
Application of NutraMax ‘s Vitex/Chasteberry Extract
(1)PMS, Menstrual Cramps, and Menopause
It is believed that Chasteberry is a natural source of the progesterone hormone. Research shows that insufficient progesterone levels may cause all sorts of menstrual problems such as short, early, heavy, too frequent or no periods (amenorrhea), luteal phase defects, and raised levels of the prolactin-pituitary hormone (which is responsible for breast tenderness in PMS and early menopause). A few studies show that the use of Chasteberry extract may help with perimenopause (the early stages of menopause), PMS, menstrual cramps and bloating and other menstrual disorders. Simply taking one capsule of Chasteberry daily during the day for 2 months may be helpful.
(2)Prostate Cancer
Chasteberry has been used as a natural herbal remedy to help balance the body's hormones. Men have been using chasteberry for years as a natural anti-androgen to lower testosterone hormone levels to suppress the onset of prostate cancer.