Evidence supporting the use of: Chaste tree
For the health condition: Puberty (hormone balancer)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) has a long history of traditional use for balancing hormones, particularly among women with menstrual irregularities, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other reproductive concerns. In the context of puberty, its use is primarily rooted in traditional herbal medicine practices, which claim that chaste tree can help "balance" hormones and ease the transition through puberty by modulating the pituitary gland. Historically, it was used in European herbal medicine to address a variety of gynecological concerns, such as irregular periods or symptoms believed to be caused by hormonal imbalances.

However, scientific validation for chaste tree's use specifically as a hormone balancer during puberty is limited. Most clinical studies have focused on its effects in adults, particularly for PMS, luteal phase defects, and mild hyperprolactinemia. These studies suggest that chaste tree may impact prolactin secretion and cyclic hormonal patterns in adult women, but there is little to no rigorous research on its safety or effectiveness specifically in adolescents or for the general process of puberty. While traditional use provides some justification for its application, the lack of targeted research means that its role in supporting or treating hormonal changes during puberty remains speculative. Therefore, the evidence supporting chaste tree for puberty as a hormone balancer is largely traditional, with a moderate but unproven rationale.

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