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Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castii) (Huang-jing-zi) |
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The primary action of this herb in women is that it
appears to enhance progesterone levels while lowering estrogen levels. Its
historical use as an herb to decrease libido and “keep one chaste” suggest it
also has a moderating affect on testosterone function. Though long considered
valuable for enhancing progesterone, the potential affect of Vitex on
testosterone and estrogen levels must be kept in mind when using of this
herb. Specifically, it should not be taken alone in women with
low testosterone symptoms, such as Menopause Types® 2, 5, 8 &
11, because of its ability to suppress libido (which is usually low in
testosterone deficient Menopause Types®.) In addition on is ability to decrease estrogen, it
should not be taken alone with any Menopause Type® that has estrogen
deficiency symptoms, such as Menopause Types® 4, 5, 6, 10, 11
& 12. This herb may be used by any Menopause Type®
with symptoms that suggest progesterone deficiencies (Menopause Types®
7, 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12). However, Coleus must also be taken with Menopause
Types® 7, 8, 9 & 10 to support estrogen &/or testosterone
function. |
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Please
review page 248 in "What's Your Menopause
Type?" See below for a list of actions and properties. |
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Actions: reestablish normal menstruation and ovulation, alterative, anaphrodisiac, antibacterial |
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(Helicobacter pylori), antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anodyne, aperitif, aphrodisiac, carminative, |
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diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue, galactogogue, helps restore estrogen-progesterone balance, |
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purgative, sedative, stimulant, stimulates synthesis of progesterone, uterine tonic |
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Traditional uses: agalactia, breast pain, common cold, chill, colic,
debility, depression, diminished |
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libido, fibroid cyst,
impotence, irregular ovulation, menopausal symptoms, menstrual disorders, |
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menstrual disorders due to
luteum insufficiency, mild dementia, muscle spasms, nervousness, |
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PMS, rheumatism,
stomachache, ulcer, |
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