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.
Chaste tree, chasteberry, Abraham's balm , monks pepper.
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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.
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.
Use care when purchasing slippery elm products. Avoid those that are wild crafted (harvested in the wild) to minimize depletion of this endangered American native tree.
Grows to a height of 22 ft (6.71 m), with blue-violet flowers and red-black berries.
Chasteberry tree is commonly used to help regulate hormone levels, particularly in women with menstrual disorders like PMS and irregular periods. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which may help reduce symptoms of menopause and improve overall reproductive health.
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.
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.
Flavanoids, androstenedione, epitestosterone, hydroxyprogesterone, progesterone, testosterone, iridoid glycosides such as aucubin and agnuside, essential oils and more.
The red-black berry is the most used part and the leaves and blue violet flowers also contain medicinal properties.
When using a baby tree swing, consider the following safety precautions: Ensure the swing is securely attached to a sturdy tree branch, use a safety harness to secure the baby in the swing, regularly inspect the swing for any signs of wear or damage, always supervise the baby while they are swinging, and avoid swinging too vigorously to prevent accidents.