Planetary Formulas Vitex 500mg Full Spectrum (60 Tabs)

Planetary Formulas Full Spectrum Vitex Extract helps regulate and balance female hormone production, fertility, menopause, PMS, irregular cycle, fatigue among other things. Vitex (chaste tree berry) has become one of the most widely relied-upon botanicals in American and European herbalism.

Benefits:

• Fertility
• Menopause
• PMS
• Breast tenderness
• Fatigue
• Bloating
• Anxiety and other similar psychological symptoms
• Irregular cycle
• Short or long cycle
• Headache
• Night sweats
• Hot flushes (flashes)  

How does Vitex and Agnus-Castus work?
Vitex or chasteberry is not a hormone; however, vitex works by acting on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland, which in turn secrete hormones or send signals to other parts of the body to trigger the production of reproductive hormones. Vitex has been shown to help increase the level of luteinizing hormone (or LH) while gently suppressing the secretion of FSH (follicle stimulating hormone). In effect, vitex stimulates the hormones involved in ovulation and assists in restoring overall hormonal balance. More specifically, vitex is effective in regulating pituitary gland function and in normalizing the balance of progesterone to estrogen levels. Vitex is particularly supportive in maintaining progesterone levels during the "luteal phase", or second half, of a woman's cycle. Agnus castus has been used for thousands of years for its beneficial affect on the female hormonal system. Modern research has confirmed this use, the seeds being used to restore balanced functioning to the female reproductive system.. The seeds and fruits are anaphrodisiac, aphrodisiac, galactogogue, ophthalmic, sedative, stomachic, women's complaints. The berries of this plant have a range of medicinal actions but possibly the most important is its ability to rectify hormonal imbalances caused by an excess of oestrogen and an insufficiency of progesterone Increasing Fertility with Vitex Agnus Castus
More recently, science has validated the fertility-enhancing properties of this dynamic herb. Vitex has been shown in several clinical studies to help stimulate and stabilize the the reproductive hormones involved in ovulation, cycle balance, and menstrual regularity. These studies also document a statistically-significant increase in fertility among women using vitex. Vitex and PMS
Clinical studies using vitex extract show a reduction in headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue, cravings for sweets, and also feelings of anxiety, irritability, depression and mood swings, after only one month. Vitex tincture, at an average daily dose of 42 drops, was prescribed for 2447 women who had a variety of menstrual disorders, including PMS. Low levels of progesterone are believed to contribute significantly to menopausal symptoms. The ability of vitex to increase the secretion of luteinizing hormone which raises progesterone levels is the likely mode of action. Physicians in Europe commonly recommend vitex for the treatment of hot flashes.Vitex is used as a way to prevent repeat uterine fibroids, and is probably the most effective herb in the treatment of menorrhagia. However, it needs to be used for several months before its effects are noticed.

Ingredient Details:Serving Size: 1 tablet. Chaste Tree Berry Extract (0.5% agnusides) 375 mg. Other Ingredients: dibasic calcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, stearic acid, colloidal silicon dioxide, modified cellulose gum, and magnesium stearate.

Expert Advice:Supports Women's Hormone Regulation

Suggested Use:One tablet twice daily, or as recommended by your health care professional. Take throughout the month, except during menstruation.

Cautions:Not for use during pregnancy.

About Planetary Formulas Planetary formulas have been developed by expert herbalists, focusing predominantly on the thousands of years of experience of ayurvedic and traditional chinese herbalism, the hundreds of years of experience of western herbal practitioners, and the more than 30 years of clinical experience of professional herbalists such as michael tierra, lesley tierra, jill stansbury, and alan tillotson. Planetary formulas offer the best of classic herbal traditions, integrating herbal formulas used continuously for literally hundreds of thousand of years, with the latest finding of clinical pharmacological research. The Planetary Formulas philosophy encompasses much more than herbal magic bullets. Each product is designed to promote health, not just make people feel better. Our full spectrum? single

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