Has anyone tried Chaste Tree supplement to relieve PMS symptoms and regulate cycle?

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Comment by Dr. Susan on October 13, 2008 - 6:50am

Chase Tree is a wonderful herb...it is also known as Vitex Agnus Castus. I use it frequently in my practice for a number of patients:

1. PMS
2. Migraines related to menstrual cycles
3. Irregular periods
4. Infertility

Vitex modulates progesterone...which is usually low in patients with these complaints. It is safe and effective. I do recommend patients stop the supplement during their periods and if they become pregnant. It also takes about 3 months or 3 menstrual cycles for Vitex to do it's work. You should take it for about 6 months or so.

Dr.Susan
http://www.lakeshorewellnesscenter.com

Comment by Alison Beaver on October 14, 2008 - 12:36pm

Thank you for this information...very helpful! I noticed that my multivitamin that I take, after I wrote the post above, actually contains Chaste Tree, as well as some enzymes and other ingredients. The multi is from the Whole Foods brand.

Comment by Anonymous on May 25, 2009 - 11:48am

Now that I am going through peri-menopause, my cramps are worse than ever - and they were always bad. I hadn't yet heard about Chaste tree though, so I'm going to run out and see if I can find some today. My small town might not have it, but I'm willing to travel a bit if I can find something to help. After seeing the 60 minutes episode last night re: resveratrol supplements, I need to find someplace I can get those anyway, so might as well get both at the same time. Glad I ran across this before I headed out to the store. Thanks.

Comment by Anonymous on June 18, 2009 - 1:36pm

WOW I JUST HEARD ABOUT CHASTE TREE,IM TRYING TO GET PREGNANT AND NO LUCK,20 YRS OLD TRYING FOR ABOUT 2 YRS NOW AND NOTHING,CAN CHASTE TREE BE OK FOR ME? HOW CAN I FIND THIS HERB? MY CYCLES COME EVERY MONTH AND MY DR. TOLD ME EVERYTHING OVORIES,TUBES ECT... WERE WORKING GREAT!!!

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