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Abstract

Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree) has been widely used by European and North American herbalists to treat acne, digestive complaints, menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), mastalgia, and infertility, and also for lactation support.1-3 Although Vitex has been used for centuries and enjoys wide support from practitioners and the general public for many gynecological complaints, few clinical studies support its documented uses. Based on current scientific evidence, the German Commission E supports its use for menstrual irregularities, mastalgia, and PMS.1,3

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