CHASTEBERRY

The berries are the part that is used and are quite a powerful herb for normalizing hormone function. Chaste berries stimulate the pituitary gland which regulates the menstrual cycle and is considered one of the more powerful of the female hormone normalizers. Evidence supports its use for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) (Brown 2001) and other disorders related to hormone function including infertility (Hoffmann, 2003).

For a PMS-relieving tea that could be taken daily, blend chaste berries with nettles and a tension-relieving herb such as blue vervain or menstrual cramp-relieving herb such as chamomile.

Safety: Do not use if taking dopamine blocking medications.

Dose: 2.5 mL 3x/day of a 1:5 in 60%; 1 teaspoon of the berries per cup of boiled water steeped for 10-15 minutes 3x/day.