I have been taking Vitex for two months now and I absolutely love it going through perimenopause. It works really well with Hot flashes not being able to sleep mood swings. It did take about two months for it to start working cause it is a very slow working herb and then I gave my body a break for like two weeks and I could totally tell that my mood swings came back. My hot flashes came back. I was not able to sleep again so I’m glad I let my body take a break, but I’m also ordering it again and getting back on it. I was never happier like when I’ve been taking it
Each capsule provides 500 mg of organic chaste tree berry extract (4:1), made from the fruit of Vitex agnus-castus. Chaste tree is a plant. Its fruit is also called chasteberry.
- Supports a normal, healthy attitude during PMS.*
- May help with temporary breast discomfort and mood fluctuations before your period.*
- A traditional herb for the days before your period.*
- Traditionally used to support a regular menstrual cycle.*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Serving Size | 1 Capsule |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Container | 120 |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Organic Chaste Tree Berry Extract 4:1 (Vitex agnus-castus) (fruit) | 500 mg** |
| **Daily Value (DV) not established. | |
| Other Ingredients | Rice Flour, Hypromellose (Capsule). |
Vitex (Chaste Tree Berry)
Each capsule provides 500 mg of organic chaste tree berry extract (4:1), made from the fruit of Vitex agnus-castus.
Clean Label Project Purity AwardClean Label Project says this product tested in the best one-third of its category for the contaminants it screens.
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Finishing the bottle
I started taking the Vitex a few years ago and I slacked off a little and now I feel like they are a different color than before. I'm not 100% sure that I am taking the same supplement and I have nothing to compare it too since I finished my other bottles. I am going to finish the bottle I have to see what happens and if I feel better I'll continue with them. In the beginning they definitely helped balanced my hormones and my cramps weren't as bad. Since it has been some months since I have taken them, I'll start them this month.
My coworker recommended them to help with my hot flashes and they are definitely helping. I noticed a difference after a few days of taking them. They're easy to swallow too. I'll be buying another bottle
Excellent supplement that truly supports hormone balance and overall wellness—I feel more energized and in control of my cycle.
Acabo de comprarlo por primera vez y espero ver resultados muy pronto. Hasta los momentos no he sentido algo extraño.
This product seems to help regulate, my unregulated cycles! I have tried other products that work, as well. However, the other products are more expensive. This product is of quality for the value!
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Learn the basics
What is chaste tree berry?
Chaste tree berry is the small dried fruit of Vitex agnus-castus, a scented shrub in the mint family.
In three steps
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Chaste tree berries ripen
The fruits of the chaste tree are picked ripe and then dried.
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Dried fruit is extracted
An extract is made by soaking the dried fruit in a liquid, then drying the liquid to a powder.
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One capsule a day
Each capsule holds 500 mg of the extract, and we suggest 1 capsule daily.
| Name | Chaste tree berry. Other names are chasteberry, vitex and monk's pepper. |
|---|---|
| Latin name | Vitex agnus-castus L. |
| Plant family | Mint family (Lamiaceae). Older books place it in the verbena family (Verbenaceae). |
| Part used | Fruit (the berry) |
| Form in our product | Organic extract with a 4:1 ratio |
| Amount per serving | 500 mg in one serving of 1 capsule |
| Capsule size and color | Size 00. Clear vegetarian capsule. Dark brown. |
Questions and answers
What is chaste tree berry?
Chaste tree berry is the dried, ripe fruit of the chaste tree. The Latin name of the plant is Vitex agnus-castus. Other names are chasteberry, vitex and monk's pepper. The plant is a scented shrub or small tree in the mint family.
Where does chaste tree berry come from?
The chaste tree is native to the Mediterranean region and Asia, and it is grown in warm regions. A 2009 World Health Organization text names Albania and Morocco as main sources. The part used is the ripe fruit, which is dried.
What does chaste tree berry look, taste and smell like, and why?
The dried berry is round, very hard and reddish-brown to black, and only 2 to 4 millimeters wide. It has a faint smell and a slightly bitter taste. The smell comes from an oil in the fruit that holds compounds such as cineole and limonene. The leaves of the shrub also give off a scent when they are bruised.
What compounds are in chaste tree berry?
The berry holds a scented oil and three main groups of plant compounds: flavonoids, iridoids and diterpenes. Flavonoids are plant pigments, and the main one here is called casticin. Iridoids and diterpenes belong to the terpenes, compounds that plants build from small repeating units of carbon. Official quality standards, called pharmacopoeias, name casticin and the iridoid agnuside as the compounds to measure in the fruit.
4 more questions about chaste tree berry
What exactly is in our capsule?
Each capsule holds 500 mg of organic chaste tree berry extract, a concentrated form of the dried fruit. In an extract ratio, the first number is the dried plant used and the second is the extract made. So the 4:1 on our label means about 4 parts of dried berry for each 1 part of extract. The other ingredients are rice flour and hypromellose, made from plant fiber (cellulose), which forms the capsule shell.
How is chaste tree berry extract made?
An extract is made by soaking the plant in a liquid such as water or alcohol. The liquid can then be dried to a powder for use in capsules. European standards for chaste tree fruit describe dry extracts made with alcohol and water.
Where does the name come from, and how long has the plant been known?
The name agnus-castus says one thing twice: both halves are old words for chaste or pure. One half is Greek and the other is Latin. The ancient writer Dioscorides already mentioned the plant. Its bendy twigs are used to weave baskets, and its fruits are used as a flavoring.
What do researchers study about chaste tree berry?
Researchers have studied which compounds the fruit holds and how the plant makes them. They have compared chasteberry products from Japan, Europe and the United States to see how they differ. They have also built lab methods to measure these compounds. These are study topics, not claims about our product.
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- WHO monographs on selected medicinal plants, Volume 4 (2009)
- Britannica, chaste tree
- NCCIH, Chasteberry
- Kew Plants of the World Online, Vitex agnus-castus L.
- EMA assessment report on Vitex agnus-castus L., fructus (2018)
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Botanical Dietary Supplements Background Information
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Oils, Volatile
- NC State Extension Plant Toolbox, Vitex agnus-castus
- LactMed, Chasteberry (PubMed)
- Britannica, flavonoid
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Iridoids
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Diterpenes
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Terpenes
- Britannica, terpene
- Britannica, pharmacopoeia
- Fukahori and others 2014, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (PubMed)
- Hogner and others 2013, Journal of Chromatography B (PubMed)
- EMA Guideline on quality of herbal medicinal products, Revision 3 (2022)
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Hypromellose Derivatives
- US National Library of Medicine, MeSH: Cellulose
- European Union herbal monograph on Vitex agnus-castus L., fructus (EMA, 2018)
- Heskes and others 2018, The Plant Journal (PubMed)
- Sogame and others 2019, Chemical and Pharmaceutical Bulletin (PubMed)
- Zhelev and others 2022, Plants (PubMed)
- Wholesome Story product label and capsule guide
The short science, in plain words. This is background about the ingredient, not a claim about any product. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Size 00
- 0.91 in by 0.33 in
- 23 mm long
- 1 capsule a serving
- Dark brown
| Active ingredient | Organic chaste tree berry extract 4:1, 500 mg per capsule (from the fruit of Vitex agnus-castus) |
|---|---|
| Serving | 1 capsule a day, preferably with a meal |
| Bottle size | 120 capsules (120 servings) |
| Other ingredients | Rice flour, hypromellose (capsule) |
| Capsule | Vegetarian capsule |
Take 1 capsule daily (1 serving), preferably with a meal, or as directed by a physician.
| Serving Size | 1 Capsule |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Container | 120 |
| Amount Per Serving | |
| Organic Chaste Tree Berry Extract 4:1 (Vitex agnus-castus) (fruit) | 500 mg** |
| **Daily Value (DV) not established. | |
| Other Ingredients | Rice Flour, Hypromellose (Capsule). |
Active Ingredient:
- Organic Chaste Tree Berry Extract 4:1 (Vitex agnus-castus; fruit)
Other Ingredients:
- Rice Flour, Hypromellose (Capsule)
Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are contemplating pregnancy, pregnant, nursing, have any medical conditions, or use any medications. For adult use only. Keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
Talk with your healthcare provider before you combine this product with any other supplement or medication.
These are published papers about the chaste tree: its plant chemistry, and how chasteberry products are measured and checked. Each one opens at PubMed. We list what each paper looked at, not what it proves. Most of the papers are laboratory studies, not studies of people taking our product. They are background reading, not claims about our products. Talk with your healthcare provider.
Plant chemistry
- A laboratory study of how the chaste tree makes its diterpenoid compounds, a family of plant chemicals found in the plant.Heskes 2018, The Plant journal (opens the paper)laboratory study (plant biochemistry)
- A comparison of the plant chemical profiles of chaste tree fruits, leaves and sprouts, measured by mass spectrometry.Mari 2015, Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical analysis (opens the paper)laboratory analysis
- An analysis of the protein, carbohydrate, fiber, oil and essential oil content of chaste tree fruits from two regions of Bulgaria.Zhelev 2022, Plants (opens the paper)composition analysis
- A study of phenolic compounds in the leaves, stems, flowers, roots and seeds of the chaste tree, measured by liquid chromatography.Berrani 2021, BioMed research international (opens the paper)laboratory study
- A profile of the lipids, plant sterols, minerals and basic nutrients in chaste tree leaves.Thabet 2026, Natural product research (opens the paper)laboratory analysis
- A comparison of phenolic, flavonoid, carotenoid, fatty acid and mineral content across the leaf, flower, stem and seed of the chaste tree.Ahmed 2026, Journal of food science and technology (opens the paper)laboratory analysis
Plant chemistry and safety
- A study of the volatile compounds in wild chaste tree fruit and fruit decoctions, with an acute toxicity test.Boujbiha 2023, Molecules (opens the paper)laboratory and animal study
Quality and standardization
- A comparison of the chemical fingerprints of 11 chasteberry products sold in Japan, with a capsule disintegration test.Sogame 2019, Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (opens the paper)product quality analysis
- A comparison of the chemical fingerprints of chasteberry medicinal products and health foods from Japan, Europe and the United States.Fukahori 2014, Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin (opens the paper)product quality analysis
- A study that built and tested a fast laboratory method to measure several groups of plant chemicals in chaste tree fruit.Högner 2013, Journal of chromatography B (opens the paper)analytical method validation
- Disintegration tests on 26 ginkgo and chaste tree products sold in Japan, checking how quickly they break apart.Sato-Masumoto 2015, Medicines (opens the paper)product quality test
Extract preparation
- A study of enclosing chasteberry extract by spray-drying and spray-chilling, then adding it to dark chocolate.Barrientos 2024, Foods (opens the paper)food technology study
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Is it safe? How is it taken?
Suggested use: Take 1 capsule daily (1 serving), preferably with a meal, or as directed by a physician.
Caution: Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare provider before use if you are contemplating pregnancy, pregnant, nursing, have any medical conditions, or use any medications. For adult use only. Keep this product out of reach of children. Do not use if tamper evident seal is broken or missing. Store in a cool, dry place.
What is Vitex (chaste tree berry)?
It is a herbal supplement. Each capsule has organic chaste tree berry extract made from the fruit of Vitex agnus-castus. Each capsule has 500 mg of extract.
What does extract 4:1 mean?
An extract is a concentrated form of a plant. Ours is 4:1. By common industry use, this means about 4 parts of dried berry make 1 part of extract.
Can I take it if I am pregnant, nursing, or taking medication?
Please consult your healthcare provider before use if you are contemplating pregnancy, pregnant, nursing, have any medical conditions, or use any medications. Please read the full caution in the Learn the basics section.
Can I take other supplements at the same time?
We recommend you speak with your doctor before combining Vitex with any supplement or medication.
Is there a limit on how long I should use it?
We cannot advise you on how long to take Vitex. It is best to speak with your doctor to find what is right for you.
What else is in the capsule? Does it contain allergens?
The other ingredients are rice flour and hypromellose (the capsule shell). Our products are made in a facility that also processes common food allergens, so we cannot promise the complete chemical absence of any allergen unless listed on the label.
What are the capsules made of?
The capsules are vegetarian. The capsule material is hypromellose.
How long does one bottle last?
The bottle has 120 capsules. One capsule is one serving. At 1 capsule a day it lasts 120 days.
Can I return it for a refund?
Yes. We offer a full refund on the purchase price minus shipping of our supplement products any time within 90 days (up to 3 bottles full or empty) for orders shipped in the United States. Please contact us through our Contact Us page for return instructions.
How big are the capsules?
Our Vitex capsule is size 00, 0.91 inches by 0.33 inches, a little longer than a US nickel is wide. One serving is 1 capsule.
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