Chasteberry (Vitex)
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Vitex known as chaste tree or chasteberry is regarded through out Europe as the herb for menopause, PMS, and uterine fibroid cysts.

It profoundly stimulates pituitary function, changing LH ( leiteininzing) and FSH (follicle stimulating hormone).  According to Linda Ojeda's book Menopause Without Medicine, using vitex on a regular basis ( for a couple of months) will boost natural levels of progesterone and help control depression, hot flashes, and a vaginal dryness. (see menstrual cycle) Vitex should not be taken with birth control pills.

It comes in many varieties.  The liquid form will give the appropriate dose information on the bottle, usually 1 capsule up to three times a day or 10-30 drops of extract in juice or water up to 3 times daily.  Like other herbs and supplements it takes a little while to feel the effects from Vitex.

Herbs can be taken alone or in combination with others.   Black cohosh, sage, dong quai, wild yam, and sarsaparilla go well with Vitex. As with any perimenopause/menopause therapy check with your doctor first.

also see: Black Cohosh
Dr Carolle Jean-Murat, author of Menopause Made Easy comments on Black Cohosh and says, "Black cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa) helps relieve hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness; and emotional symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and irritability in some women. It is commonly used in Germany in the drug Remifemin, and it is also available in the United States."
from Dr Jean Murat on Black Cohosh

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