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What are the drug interactions associated with chasteberry tree use?
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Not to be taken with synthetic hormones (Birth Control pills or HRT), drugs that effect dopamine levels; for Parkinson's disease (L-dopa, Parlodel); psychosis; smoking cessation; and depression.
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What are four common names for 'Vitex agnus-castus'?
Chaste tree, monk's pepper, chasteberry, Abraham's balm.
What are the medicinal actions of chasteberry tree?
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What diseases does chasteberry tree treat?
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What are the precautions associated with using chasteberry tree?
Not to be taken by pregnant women after 3 months or persons with cancer. The herb should not be used instead of hormonal replacement therapy, better to consider licorice and hops.
What are the side effects associated with using chasteberry tree?
Rarely has side effects. When it is first taken possible allergic rashes, minor headaches and nausea, increases menstrual flow. Tinctures may cause gastric irritation so mix with water.
What are the physical characteristics of chasteberry tree?
Grows to a height of 22 ft (6.71 m), with blue-violet flowers and red-black berries.
Where is chasteberry tree grown?
Can be found on wet banks of rivers in southern Europe and the Mediterranean area. It is also grown as an ornamental plant in the United States.
What is 'Chasteberry tree' in Latin?
Vitex agnus-castus is the Latin name for the Chasteberry tree is . The noun 'vitex' derives from the adjective 'vitilis', which means 'made by plaiting'. The reference is to the use of the tree's flexible branches to make plaited fences. The noun 'agnus' means 'lamb'. The adjective 'castus'means 'chaste'. The phrase 'agnus castus' refers to the use of tree body parts long, long ago by Christian monks to defeat earthly desires and focus on spiritual refinements.
What are the active medicinal properties of chasteberry tree?
Flavanoids, androstenedione, epitestosterone, hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone, testosterone, iridoid glycosides such as aucubin and agnuside, essential oils and more.
What is guaifenesin made from?
The expectorant drug guaifenesin is made from the guaiac tree (also associated with several Native American herbal treatments).
What parts of the chasteberry tree are used for medicinal purposes?
The red-black berry is the most used part and the leaves and blue violet flowers also contain medicinal properties.
What is the tree associated with Vermont?
The sugar maple is the official tree for Vermont.
