Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Chastetree
For the body system: Progesterone

Links: Go back one page, Tool main page, Ingredients list, Health conditions list, Body systems list

Table of Contents

Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chinese Chastetree (Vitex negundo) has a long history of use in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, particularly for various gynecological issues. In traditional practices, it is sometimes employed to address menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other hormone-related symptoms, which are indirectly associated with progesterone balance. However, the majority of scientific research on the Vitex genus, specifically regarding effects on progesterone and reproductive hormones, has focused on Vitex agnus-castus (commonly known as chasteberry or monk's pepper) rather than Vitex negundo (Chinese Chastetree). Studies on Vitex agnus-castus suggest it may influence luteinizing hormone (LH) and prolactin, potentially supporting progesterone levels, but such findings cannot be readily extrapolated to Vitex negundo due to different phytochemical profiles.

Currently, there is little direct scientific evidence supporting the use of Chinese Chastetree specifically for increasing or balancing progesterone levels. Its traditional use for menstrual and hormonal issues provides some basis for its application, but this remains largely anecdotal or based on historical records rather than controlled clinical studies. Thus, support for Chinese Chastetree in the context of the “progesterone body system” is primarily traditional and limited in strength.

More about Chinese Chastetree
More about Progesterone

Products containing Chinese Chastetree

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.