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petit poivre

chasteberry (Vitex agnus-castus)

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Reported Uses

  • NOTE: see Herb & Supplement Effectiveness Rating Definitions table
  • acne [Insufficient Evidence]
  • aging skin [Insufficient Evidence]
  • amenorrhea [Insufficient Evidence]
  • anxiety [Insufficient Evidence]
  • BPH [Insufficient Evidence]
  • dementia [Insufficient Evidence]
  • dysmenorrhea [Insufficient Evidence]
  • fibrocystic breast disease [Insufficient Evidence]
  • fracture [Possibly Ineffective]
  • hyperprolactinemia [Insufficient Evidence]
  • infertility in patients of childbearing potential [Insufficient Evidence]
  • insect repellent [Insufficient Evidence]
  • insomnia [Insufficient Evidence]
  • lactation stimulation [Insufficient Evidence]
  • mastalgia [Possibly Effective]
  • menopausal symptoms [Insufficient Evidence]
  • heavy menstrual bleeding [Insufficient Evidence]
  • migraine [Insufficient Evidence]
  • polycystic ovary syndrome [Insufficient Evidence]
  • premenstrual dysphoric disorder [Insufficient Evidence]
  • premenstrual syndrome [Possibly Effective]
  • rheumatoid arthritis [Insufficient Evidence]
  • sexual dysfunction [Insufficient Evidence]

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