What is Chaste Tree Berry?
Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus-castus) is a shrub of the Mediterranean region, this natural herb has been used for years as a treatment for hormonal imbalances. Women have found it helpful for menstrual irregularities and PMS symptoms. There are many common names of the shrub, such as Abraham’s Balm, Chaste Lamb-Tree, Safe Tree, and Monk’s Pepper-Tree. It has also been called Indian-Spice, and Wild-Pepper, referring to the use of the fruits as a pepper substitute. Chaste Tree Berry is native to West Asia and southwestern Europe. It was known in English gardens as early a 1570, and now occurs throughout the European continent. Introduced to America by European immigrants in the early nineteenth century, the shrub has become naturalized in much of the Southeastern United States. Chaste tree is a shrub growing from nine to seventeen feet tall. What are the Uses of Chaste Tree Berry? Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS). Chaste Tree Berry is a natural flavonoid that has a progesterone like effect.
