Ingredient Spotlight

Vitex Berry / Man Jing Zi

Traditionally supports: Menstrual comfort, Emotional balance, Head comfort, and Cyclical stability

How It's Used

In Chinese herbal practices, Vitex Berry is valued for its ability to disperse wind and clear heat. In traditional herbal practices, Vitex Berry has been used to address sensations of dizziness, headaches, and overall heaviness, while promoting comfort and a sense of ease throughout the body.

In Western herbal traditions, Vitex Berry is appreciated for its role in supporting natural harmony by influencing hormonal balance. Its antioxidant properties and supportive qualities contribute to overall well-being.

Fun Fact: Vitex Berry comes from the chaste tree, famously used by monks in the Middle Ages to promote focus and self-discipline.

"You’ll notice that the Chinese medicinal uses of this herb do not explicitly relate to the menstrual cycle. While Vitex was not typically used in ancient Chinese medicine for hormonal issues, it is now an absolute staple in the modern herbalist’s toolkit for anything related to the cycle."

- Lulu Ge, Founder

What the research says.

Proven by 729 studies (and counting), doctors of all backgrounds can finally agree on the healing properties of this powerful herb.

An Integrative Medicine Approach to Premenstrual Syndrome

A 120 mg dose of Vitex Berry has been shown to reduce follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) release and increase luteinizing hormone (LH) to decrease estrogen and increase progesterone and prolactin levels.

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Antiinflammatory and Lipoxygenase Inhibitory Compounds from Vitex

Vitex Berry inhibits lipoxygenase (which can play a role in bronchial asthma, inflammation, autoimmune diseases and tumor angiogenesis) and increases superoxide production by neutrophils (thereby decreasing inflammation).

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Vitex agnus castus for premenstrual syndrome and premenstrual dysphoric disorder

In a review of 8 randomized control trials, Vitex Berry was used as a safe and efficacious treatment of PMS and PMDD symptoms.

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Antioxidant activity of Vitex agnus-castus L. extracts

Vitex Berry scavenges free radicals and protects healthy cells by eliminating ABTS, a radical cation

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