Herbs of Gold Vitex 1000 60 tablets

• Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree) has a long history of traditional

use in Western herbal medicine (WHM) for the relief of menstrual

irregularities and symptoms of premenstrual tension (PMT).

• The dried fruit from the Vitex plant contains several active constituents

including flavonoids, iridoids, alkaloids and volatile oils.

• The mode of action of Vitex is multifaceted. Vitex acts on dopamine

(D2) receptors in the anterior pituitary gland, decreasing high

prolactin levels. Prolactin is a hormone that primarily functions to help

women produce milk after childbirth. However, in non-breastfeeding

mothers, elevated prolactin can block the production of other

hormones in the body, including oestrogen and progesterone.

Elevated prolactin levels are associated with menstrual irregularities

and symptoms of PMT1

.

• Low doses of Vitex have been shown to increase luteinising hormone

(LH) while decreasing follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), working

indirectly on achieving oestrogen and progesterone balance within

the body. Oestrogen dominance in females is linked to mood

disorders, including PMS, and menstrual irregularities.

• It is recommended Vitex be taken in the morning, before breakfast, as

this is the time the pituitary gland is the most receptive. 

Each tablet contains:

Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree) fruit extract 100mg

derived from dry fruit.......................................................................................................................................................1g

DRUG INTERACTIONS

• Contraindicated with fertility drugs or IVF – the addition of Vitex could

potentially cause hyperstimulation of the ovaries.

• Caution with hormone replacement therapy, oral contraceptive pills

and progesterone drugs – given Vitex’s hormone modulating effect, it

may theoretically interfere with the action of these drugs.

CAUTIONS

• Avoid use in individuals with tumours sensitive to oestrogen or

progesterone.

• Vitex is not generally recommended in females under 20 years of

age as the natural hypothalamic-pituitary-ovarian axis can be easily

disrupted.

• Vitex is most effective during the first three to six months of use. After

that, its effect on the pituitary starts to diminish. It is recommended to

take a break from Vitex for two months before resuming use.

• Not recommended during pregnancy without medical advice and

breastfeeding due to insufficient studies relating to safety.

SIDE EFFECTS

• In some cases, Vitex may initially worsen PMS symptoms.

Adults - Take 1 tablet daily, in the morning, or as directed by your health professional.

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