[MzHoney]

I took Vitex tincture for over 3 months. I took it because I wanted to balance my hormones and help my acne. I read that vitex is good for most women, and since nothing else had helped - it would be good for me. I sure was wrong. At first it was fine, but I noticed that my period was clotting, so I had big clumps instead of a normal flow. More cramps. I think this is because of a progesterone increase, and I guess I didn't actually need that! Every cycle my acne got worse and worse. I didn't have too much cystic acne to begin with, just the white and red bumps. I got LOTS of cystic acne all over my chin and jaw. It was terrible. After I cut out the vitex, it went away pretty fast. I knew deep down that it wasn't for me, and that 3 months was a good trial. It's a miracle herb for some, but not what I needed.