Chasteberry (Vitex agnus-catus) is a small brow berry fruit of the chastetree which is about the size of peppercorns andsmells likepeppermint.Chasteberry is an
herb used for the treatment of menstrual problems. Women have used chasteberry for thousands of years to help reduce the symptoms menstrual problems and to stimulate the production of breast milk. During the middle ages, monks reportedly used chasteberry to decrease sexual desire and preserve chastity. Today, chasteberry is used to reduce the symptoms of PMS and menopause, to ease breast pain, for some types of infertility, and acne. Function
(1). With the function of evacuating heat, relieving the uncomfortable feelings of head and eyes;
(2). With the function of treating dyspepsia, enteritis, diarrhea, swelling and pain caused by falling and hitting;
(3). With the function of treating female menopause, irregular menstruation, uterine tumors and controlling emotions;
(4). With the function of analgesic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral.
Application:
1.Medicine:
Vascular protective agent, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, lower cholesterol, antioxidant, scavenging free radicals, inhibit tumor, resist mutation, improve vision.The prevention and treatment of various diseases.
2.Cosmetic:
Antimicrobial agents;Preventing chloasma;Prevent skin cancer caused by chemical and ultraviolet light.
Spot to melanin, to keep the skin smooth and elastic, maintain a healthy state.
3.Health food:
Instead of chemical preservatives, widely used in the beverage, wine and daily food, can make the product colour and lustre is bright beautiful, add flavor, natural and healthy.