Chaste Tree is widely used as a medicinal herb to help regulate hormones and balance the menstrual cycle. It is believed to help reduce symptoms of PMS, reduce menopausal symptoms, and even help with fertility. It may also help reduce inflammation and support breast health.
 
Benefits:
1. May Help Regulate Hormones: Chaste Tree is believed to help normalize hormone levels, particularly those related to the reproductive system. It may help balance estrogen and progesterone, helping to reduce PMS symptoms.
2. May Help Reduce Menopausal Symptoms: Chaste Tree is believed to help reduce hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms.
3. May Help with Fertility: Chaste Tree is believed to help support a healthy reproductive system, which may in turn improve fertility.
 
Contradictions:
While chaste tree is believed to have potential benefits for menstrual and menopausal symptoms, it can also cause digestive upset, including nausea and diarrhea, in some people.
The plant is sometimes used to reduce anxiety and improve mood, but it can also have hormonal effects, which can exacerbate certain hormonal imbalances or interact with certain medications.
Chaste tree can interact with certain medications, including birth control pills and medications for dopamine-related disorders, and should not be used by people taking these medications without first consulting a healthcare provider.
The use of chaste tree has not been extensively studied, and there may be other potential contradictions or side effects that are not yet known.
 
Tastes Like:
Chaste Tree has a sweet, slightly bitter taste. It can be taken in capsule form or brewed as a tea.
 
Preparation:
 
The best way to prepare Chaste Tree is as a tea. To make Chaste Tree tea, add 1 teaspoon of dried Chaste Tree leaves to 1 cup of boiling water. Steep for 10 minutes and strain before drinking.