What does it help with
- PMS, irregular menstruace
- Menopausal symptoms
- Support lactation
- Emotional instability before menstruation
Active compounds
Iridoid glycosides (aucubin), flavonoids, diterpenes, essential oils.
Vitex affects the hypothalamus — increases progesterone levels and reduces prolactin.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodAugust – October
Plant partsfruit
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TinctureCapsulesTea
Pro tip: Chaste tree works after 2–3 months of regular use — be patient.
Recipes
1 Chaste tree tea ▾
1 teaspoon dried fruit pour 250 ml water, steep 10 minutes. Drink in the morning regularly.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Homemade capsules (dried powder) ▾
Dry the herb at 40 °C until completely dried. Grind in a coffee grinder to fine powder. Fill empty capsules (available at pharmacies) — approx. 500 mg per capsule. Store in a dark vessel. Dose: 1–2 capsules 2× a day with water.
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