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Chaste Tree is an herb that has been used to treat menstrual (monthly period) problems including pre-menstrual symptoms, painful periods, regulation of the menstrual cycle, and hormonal regulation. Other uses include the treatment of infertility, menopause symptoms, acne, and breast pain.
Other names for Chaste Tree include: Vitex agnus castus, Chasteberry, Abraham's Balm, Lagano, and Monk's Pepper.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
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Chaste Tree
Uses
Chaste Tree is an herb that has been used to treat menstrual (monthly period) problems including pre-menstrual symptoms, painful periods, regulation of the menstrual cycle, and hormonal regulation. Other uses include the treatment of infertility, menopause symptoms, acne, and breast pain.
Other names for Chaste Tree include: Vitex agnus castus, Chasteberry, Abraham's Balm, Lagano, and Monk's Pepper.
Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist if you need more information about this medicine or if any information in this leaflet concerns you.
Storage
- Keep all medicine locked up and away from children.
- Store medicine away from heat and direct light.
- Do not store your medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places.
- Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down and not work the way it should work.
- Throw away medicine that is out of date or that you do not need.
- Never share your medicine with others.
How To Use
- Talk with your caregiver about how much Chaste Tree you should take.
- The amount depends on the strength of the medicine and the reason you are taking Chaste Tree.
- If you are using this medicine without instructions from your caregiver, follow the directions on the medicine bottle.
- Do not take more medicine or take it more often than the directions tell you to.
Side Effects
- Stop taking your medicine right away and talk to your doctor if you have any of the following side effects.
- Your medicine may be causing these symptoms which may mean you are allergic to it.
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing, or rash..
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you ...
are taking medicine or are allergic to any medicine (prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) or dietary supplement) .
are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine .
are breastfeeding .
have any other health problems, such as high blood pressure or heart or blood vessel disease.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking Chaste Tree, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding .
You should not take Chaste Tree if you are taking hormone replacement therapy, birth control pills, or sex hormones (1,2) .
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Sex:
F
Age: 39
Location: texas
Time Taken:
2.5 months
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| Reason: I had a full hysterectomy, have one ovary left and I am 39 years old. I was having mood swings, breast tenderness and hot flashes. The chaste tree did wonderful for 2 1/2 months, I felt great! |
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10 August 2008 |
Side Effects
I started having dizziness, then tingling in my arms, and then my heart started racing in my sleep. At first I took the full 30 ml once a day in the morning. Then that got to be too much at once so I then started taking it twice a day 15ml, then I went down to 15 ml once in the a.m. After two episodes of my heart racing, I quit chaste tree immediately. I have not experienced anymore heart racing.
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I believe it's an excellent herb, it really does help balance out your hormones, and now I am at a loss as to what to do. Since I am sensitive to black cohosh also. I am not able to take estrogen pills, so chaste tree did help me through the hard times.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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