What Are The Health Benefits Of Vitex For A Woman

Benefits Of Vitex For A Woman

Vitex is a miracle herb native to Mediterranean and has been used as medicinal herb since ages. It has been used to treat gynecological disorders in females. However, with the development of modern medicine but that it is very effective in regulating hormonal fluctuations. Vitex affects the pituitary gland and managers the secretion of ovaries.

Benefits Of Vitex For A Woman

Benefits Of Vitex For A Woman

What Is Vitex?

Vtex also known as Vitex agnus-castus fruit or caste berry is a fruit of peppercorn size. Once this fruit was used to decrease libido in men after middle age. Since ancient Greece Vitex has been used to treat women health issues. It is also used as digestive, anti-anxiety and anti-fungal drug.

Below we have discussed health benefits of vitex for women.

Health Benefits Of Vitex In Female

Vitex Regulates Menstrual Cycle

Research has shown that Vitex one of the best her that is available today to balance the hormone during before and after the mistral cycle.. It prevent the stimulation of follicles, increases secretion of progesterone and regulates all the other hormones in female body. If hormone or balanced the menstrual cycle is regulated.

Vitex Regulates Menstrual Cycle

Vitex Regulates Menstrual Cycle

Eases pre-menstrual syndrome symptoms –

Vitex is found to help in reducing the symptoms of PMS including irritability, constipation, breast pain, depression migraine and indigestion. It balance the hormones such as progesterone and estrogen and also decreases the level of prolactin hormone. In a research it has been form that 93% of the females taking vitex for about 3 month reported decrease in free menstrual symptoms.

Eases the symptoms of menopause –

Menopause is the transition phase of female. Menopause Prince changes in the level of female hormones that results in lots of symptoms such as night sweats, hot flashes, mood swings etc. Vitex elements were found effective in reducing depression, hot flashes and Menopause symptom.

Enhances fertility –

Vitex effects the level of prolactin hormone and improves the female fertility. It is an effective drug in reducing prolactin hormone level and its very helpful for the females with Luteal phase defect. Females taking Vitex for three regular months have reported to be benefited and having stabilized menstrual periods. This internet improves the chances of getting pregnant.

Enhances fertility

Enhances fertility

Reduces headache –

If you are suffering from migraine Vitex may help you to reduce your symptoms. 42% of patients taking Vitex to reduce headache as experienced to reduction in monthly attacks. The best part is known of the patient reported having any remarkable side effect.

Anti-fungal and Antibacterial –

Vitex fights bacteria and fungi including Salmonella bacteria and staphylococcus. The alcoholic extract of chaste berry is more functional antifungal agent then Fluconazole.

Prevents Insect Bite –

Vitex seeds helps to repel insects such as mosquitoes, fleas, ticks and flies for at least six hours. Results as also shown that vitex spray provides protection against head lice.

Prevents insect bite

Prevents insect bite

Bone Repair –

Combination of Vitex with mineral such as calcium and magnesium increases the Marker for bone repair answers can be used for recovery with bone fracture.

All the above benefits of vitex has been studied part traditionally it has been used to treat a white variety of ailments. It is believe to post the milk supply in breastfeeding females, reduce the symptoms of endometriosis, whose hair growth and reduce acne. However these uses are currently unsupported by science.
Vitex is very commonly used in the treatment of menstrual disorders, infertility, acne, menopause, PMS and nursing difficulties. However not all of its benefits are backed up by the science.

*This article is completely for the knowledge purpose and we do not in advice taking vitex as medicine or supplement without the guidance of Healthcare professional or nutritionist.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta
Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta:  Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.