Vitex
Mastodynia
Premenstrual Syndrome
Vitex, also known as chasteberry or Vitex agnus-castus, is not a medical term but a common herbal supplement. It is derived from the fruit of the Vitex agnus-castus tree, which is native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
The medical community has studied Vitex for its potential effects on various conditions, including premenstrual syndrome (PMS), menopausal symptoms, and irregular menstrual cycles. However, it's essential to note that the evidence supporting its use is mixed, and more research is needed to confirm its effectiveness and safety.
Vitex is thought to have dopamine-like effects on the hypothalamus, which may help regulate hormonal imbalances in some women. However, it can interact with other medications and has potential side effects, so it's crucial to consult a healthcare provider before taking Vitex or any herbal supplement.
Mastodynia is a medical term that refers to breast pain or discomfort. This condition is often described as a dull, heavy, or burning sensation in the breast tissue. It can affect women of any age but is more common in those who are premenopausal, perimenopausal, or postmenopausal.
Mastodynia can be cyclical, meaning that it occurs at regular intervals and is often related to the menstrual cycle. Hormonal fluctuations during the cycle can cause breast tissue to become swollen and tender. Non-cyclical mastodynia, on the other hand, is not related to the menstrual cycle and may be caused by a variety of factors, such as breast cysts, trauma, or certain medications.
While mastodynia can be uncomfortable, it is usually not a sign of a serious medical condition. However, if you experience persistent or severe breast pain, it is important to speak with your healthcare provider to rule out any underlying causes and determine an appropriate course of treatment.
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a complex of symptoms that occur in the latter part of the luteal phase (the second half) of the menstrual cycle, typically starting 5-11 days before the onset of menses, and remitting shortly after the onset of menstruation. The symptoms can be physical, psychological, or behavioral and vary from mild to severe. They include but are not limited to: bloating, breast tenderness, cramps, headaches, mood swings, irritability, depression, anxiety, fatigue, changes in appetite, and difficulty concentrating.
The exact cause of PMS is not known, but it appears to be related to hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle, particularly fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels. Some women may be more susceptible to these hormonal shifts due to genetic factors, neurotransmitter imbalances, or other health conditions.
Treatment for PMS often involves a combination of lifestyle changes (such as regular exercise, stress management, and dietary modifications), over-the-counter pain relievers, and, in some cases, hormonal medications or antidepressants. It's important to consult with a healthcare provider for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan.
Phytotherapy is the use of extracts of natural origin, especially plants or plant parts, for therapeutic purposes. It is also known as herbal medicine and is a traditional practice in many cultures. The active compounds in these plant extracts are believed to have various medicinal properties, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, or sedative effects. Practitioners of phytotherapy may use the whole plant, dried parts, or concentrated extracts to prepare teas, capsules, tinctures, or ointments for therapeutic use. It is important to note that the effectiveness and safety of phytotherapy are not always supported by scientific evidence, and it should be used with caution and preferably under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
A plant extract is a preparation containing chemical constituents that have been extracted from a plant using a solvent. The resulting extract may contain a single compound or a mixture of several compounds, depending on the extraction process and the specific plant material used. These extracts are often used in various industries including pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics, and food and beverage, due to their potential therapeutic or beneficial properties. The composition of plant extracts can vary widely, and it is important to ensure their quality, safety, and efficacy before use in any application.
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Agnus-castus5
- It's also called vitex agnus-castus. (rochester.edu)
- Vitex agnus-castus is a small shrub that bears red berries and is found in the Mediterranean region. (mcgill.ca)
- Vitex agnus-castus var. (kew.org)
- Adding fresh, long-lasting color to the summer garden, Vitex agnus-castus 'Shoal Creek' (Chaste Tree) is a deciduous, vase-shaped shrub noted for its long blooming season and disease-resistant foliage. (gardenia.net)
- Vitex agnus-castus species is native to Southern Europe and Central Asia. (gardenia.net)
Chaste tree7
- You can often achieve a tree- or shrub-like appearance by pruning your chaste tree in the proper way. (naturehills.com)
- Chaste tree is a shrub that bears violet flowers and berries. (rochester.edu)
- Vitex, also known as chaste tree or chasteberry, is a purple-flowered shrub belonging to the Verbena family. (frysfood.com)
- In cold winter areas, Chaste Tree grows only as a modest-sized perennial shrub because it often suffers winter dieback or dies to the ground. (gardenia.net)
- Fallugia (Apache Plume) , Chamaebatiaria (Fernbush) , Caryopteris (Blue Mist Spirea) , Perovskia (Russian Sage) , Buddleia davidii (Summer Blooming Butterfly bush) , Salvia pachyphylla (Giant Mojave Sage) , Chrysothamnus (Rabbit Brush or Chamisa) , Vitex (Chaste Tree). (highcountrygardens.com)
- Lagundi (Vitex negundo) is called the five-leaf chaste tree because of its usually five-foliate leaves. (echostore.ph)
- Lilac Chaste Tree (vitex lavender) - Highly Aromatic, large 11-17 inch flower spikes protrude from the ends of the branches throughout the summer and into the fall on this late bloomer. (monsterblooms.com)
Chastetree2
- Vitex rotundifolia, the roundleaf chastetree or beach vitex, is a species of flowering plant in the sage family Lamiaceae. (wikipedia.org)
- Native to southern Europe and western Asia, chastetree grows into a large multi-trunked shrub ranging in height from 10 to 15 feet with a broad, spreading growth habit. (trianglegardener.com)
Native3
- Native woodland shrub with tiny yellow flowers covering plant in early spring. (hersheygardens.org)
- This is a tough as nails, clump-forming, evergreen, small native shrub that has a naturally rounded habit and even though it is fairly drought resistant it happily thrives in most well-drained soils in a full sun to partly shaded site. (almostedenplants.com)
- Ribes montigenum, commonly known as the mountain gooseberry or alpine currant, is a hardy and deciduous shrub native to the western regions of North America. (plantflowerseeds.com)
Trees and shrubs2
- The lower, open tiers of the forest contain small trees and shrubs, many of which are found only in kauri forest. (teara.govt.nz)
- Trees and Shrubs Mozambique Publishing Print Matters (Pty), Cape Town. (malawiflora.com)
Negundo2
- Vitex negundo L. (kew.org)
- A common treatment for cold is dry ginger powder mixed with palakkad tobacco, and diarrhoea can be effectively treated by either giving butter milk with dry ginger powder or by giving a ground mixture of bamboo leaves, cumin seeds, nirgundi (Vitex negundo 1 ) and drinking soda', shared Jayaraman. (sapplpp.org)
Pruning Flowering Shrubs1
- Pruning flowering shrubs is an essential gardening technique to keep flowering shrubs colorful, healthy and well shaped. (highcountrygardens.com)
Lilac1
- Can the Vitex Texas Lilac be successfully pruned to tree form given the recommendation of pruning the bush back to the ground every winter? (tamu.edu)
Multi-trunked1
- This versatile plant can be trained as a large shrub or small multi-trunked tree. (gardenia.net)
Species2
- The generic epithet, Vitex, is derived from the Latin viere, meaning "to bind or twist" in reference to the rope-like stems produced by some species in the genus. (wikipedia.org)
- The ethnobotany of 94 species of shrubs and trees were documented during the present investigation. (ethnoleaflets.com)
Lamiaceae2
- Vitex rotundifolia is a member of the family Lamiaceae and subfamily Viticoideae. (wikipedia.org)
- Vitex and all other members of the family Verbenaceae save those in the subfamily Verbenoideae were recently moved to the family Lamiaceae. (wikipedia.org)
Lucens1
- Kauri forest contains the sole New Zealand representatives of some tropical Pacific families, such as pūriri ( Vitex lucens ), taraire ( Beilschmiedia tarairi ) and kohekohe ( Dysoxylum spectabile ). (teara.govt.nz)
Evergreen shrub2
- G.G Gerbing' is a larger re-blooming evergreen shrub with a more upright habit and can be leggy (typical clearance of 1 foot). (dunwoodyace.com)
- Looking for an evergreen shrub with handsome green foliage? (trianglegardener.com)
Plants2
- Purple flowers, purple foliage plants, vines, and shrubs have a soothing effect when used in the landscape. (meadowview.com)
- fringe tree ("grancy graybeard"), and disease-free everblooming shrub roses that can survive being planted in cemeteries.And a shout-out to those folks who nurtured this flame from generations past, when people grew dependable plants they could see all around town, and bought them from local nurseries who knew their customers would be back next season. (bogalusadailynews.com)
Rotundifolia2
- Vitex rotundifolia is a sprawling shrub that can grow as tall as 1.5 m though it typically ranges from 0.5 to 1 m in height. (wikipedia.org)
- Recent revisions of the genus Vitex have placed V. rotundifolia in synonymy with V. trifolia subsp. (wikipedia.org)
Tree9
- Shrub: Many stems emerge with branches close to the ground to form a bushy profile, often remaining shorter than tree forms. (naturehills.com)
- A broad, deciduous, tough shrub that can be pruned into a small tree form. (dancingoaks.com)
- It is a shrub or tree and grows primarily in the seasonally dry tropical biome. (kew.org)
- Also known as vitex, this deciduous multi-stemmed shrub or small tree can grow 10 to 15 feet with sage-scented leaves. (pebblehill.com)
- I've located some 7′ tall shrubs at my local nursery and would like to purchase one to prune into a tree - any guidelines you can provide would be greatly appreciated! (tamu.edu)
- Vitex can be trained to grow as a small tree, single or multi-trunk. (tamu.edu)
- Vangueria esculenta is an ideal tree or shrub for smaller gardens, with glossy foliage and an interesting shape, and its flowers release a pleasant sweet. (sanbi.org)
- What a lovely, underrated shrub or tree-a plant that South Africans can definitely try in their gardens in the future! (sanbi.org)
- Vitex rehmanni is categorized as a shrub and a tree and is endemic to southern Africa. (sanbi.org)
Vines1
- You can elevate the color by using vertical flowers like hollyhocks, shrubs, and flowering vines. (meadowview.com)
Genus1
- The genus Vitex (Labiatae) in the Flora Malesiana region, excluding New Guinea. (kew.org)
Foundation plantings1
- Perfect as a specimen plant in lawn or shrub borders , cottage gardens , butterfly gardens, and foundation plantings . (gardenia.net)
Grows1
- This shrub typically grows approximately 1 m in height. (wikipedia.org)
Loquat1
- What shrub can I buy similar to the loquat that is somewhat deer resistant? (tamu.edu)
Nursery1
- For incredible, elegant Ornamental Shrubs and Trees, you can't go wrong with the outstanding selection of Chaste Trees (Vitex) from Nature Hills Nursery! (naturehills.com)
Growth2
Containers1
- Shrub forms a vertical accent for landscapes and containers. (spoton.garden)
Grow2
- Some shrubs that bloom after June usually do so from buds which are formed on shoots that grow the same spring. (tamu.edu)
- This shrub can grow up to five meters high. (echostore.ph)
Flower1
- These small shrubs come into flower in late spring/early summer but should be cut back lightly to evenly shape them each spring. (highcountrygardens.com)
Flowers1
- I f a shrub is grown for its flowers, time the pruning to minimize disruption of blooming. (tamu.edu)
Yearly1
- For some shrubs, pruning needs yearly attention. (highcountrygardens.com)
Leaves1
- Glowing yellow evergreen leaves on a compact shrub lights up shady spots. (spoton.garden)
Large1
- Once the seedlings are large enough to handle, you can transplant them into your garden or chosen location, where they will develop into these charming mountain gooseberry shrubs, offering not only visual appeal but also the potential for wildlife habitat and culinary use. (plantflowerseeds.com)
Form1
- The chaste trees in our inventory are available as single-stem trees, multi-stem trees and in shrub form. (naturehills.com)