Evidence supporting the use of: Chastetree
For the health condition: Sex Drive (low)

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Synopsis

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

Chastetree (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as vitex or monk’s pepper, has a long history of traditional use, particularly in Europe and the Mediterranean, for a variety of women’s health concerns, including supporting hormonal balance, relieving premenstrual symptoms, and addressing menstrual irregularities. In traditional herbal medicine, chastetree has sometimes been used to help with low sex drive, particularly in women, based on the belief that it can normalize hormonal fluctuations that may impact libido. However, most traditional references actually emphasize its use to suppress libido (especially in monks, hence the name "chastetree"), rather than to increase it.

From a scientific perspective, research on chastetree primarily focuses on its effects on premenstrual syndrome (PMS), premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and menstrual cycle regulation. The evidence for its use in directly increasing sex drive is limited and not well-supported by clinical trials. Some indirect support may come from its ability to balance hormones, which could theoretically improve libido in cases where hormonal imbalance is the cause. However, direct scientific validation for chastetree as a treatment for low sex drive is lacking.

In summary, the use of chastetree to support or treat low sex drive is rooted more in tradition than robust scientific evidence, and the traditional use is somewhat contradictory, as it was also historically used to reduce libido.

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