04-10-2013, 23:48
Current uses of vitex [edit]
Vitex agnus-castus is used to alleviate symptoms of various gynecological problems. All evidence is limited to standardised controlled extracts such as used in Germany, different extracts or herbal mixes may have significantly different properties and safety issues. Some of the modern uses include premenstrual syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding disorders and mastodynia.
Good evidence and safety exists for these uses:[17]
PMS[23][13][14][15]
Cyclical mastalgia[23][16]
Mild hyperprolactinemia[24]
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Luteal phase defect
No specific clinical studies but use partially supported by clinical evidence on symptoms and mechanism of action:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), improvement of symptoms
Uterine fibroids, control of bleeding symptoms
Emerging uses:
Menopause, mechanism of action completely unclear.[citation needed]
Prostate disorders, Rarely used,[25][26] but given its mode of action theoretically interesting,[27][28]
Vitex agnus-castus is used to alleviate symptoms of various gynecological problems. All evidence is limited to standardised controlled extracts such as used in Germany, different extracts or herbal mixes may have significantly different properties and safety issues. Some of the modern uses include premenstrual syndrome, abnormal uterine bleeding disorders and mastodynia.
Good evidence and safety exists for these uses:[17]
PMS[23][13][14][15]
Cyclical mastalgia[23][16]
Mild hyperprolactinemia[24]
did you notice that tim @timarieLuteal phase defect
No specific clinical studies but use partially supported by clinical evidence on symptoms and mechanism of action:
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS), improvement of symptoms
Uterine fibroids, control of bleeding symptoms
Emerging uses:
Menopause, mechanism of action completely unclear.[citation needed]
Prostate disorders, Rarely used,[25][26] but given its mode of action theoretically interesting,[27][28]