Vitex cymosa
Vitex cymosa, commonly known as Chasteberry, is a perennial shrub prized in traditional herbal medicine. Renowned for its ability to support hormonal balance, it is frequently used to alleviate symptoms of PMS and menopause. This potent botanical offers natural therapeutic benefits for regulating reproductive health and stabilizing mood cycles.
- Scientific name: Vitex cymosa
- Family: Lamiaceae
- Native range: Southern America
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. It is further classified under the subclass Magnoliidae and the order Lamiales. Finally, it is a member of the family Lamiaceae within the genus Vitex.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Lamiales | WCVP |
| Family | Lamiaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Vitex | WCVP |
Distribution
This plant exhibits a broad distribution across several tropical regions, spanning from Central America to northern South America. In Central America, its presence is specifically noted in the countries of Costa Rica and Panamá. The species also extends into the Caribbean, where it can be found in the Netherlands Antilles and the Southwest Caribbean. Furthermore, its range reaches into Northern South America, particularly within Venezuela. These diverse locations highlight the plant's ability to thrive in various Caribbean and tropical environments.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central America | Costa Rica | WCVP |
| Central America | Panamá | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Netherlands Antilles | WCVP |
| Caribbean | Southwest Caribbean | WCVP |
| Northern South America | Venezuela | WCVP |
| Western South America | Bolivia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Colombia | WCVP |
| Western South America | Ecuador | WCVP |
| Western South America | Peru | WCVP |
| Brazil | Brazil West-Central | WCVP |
Chemicals
Vitex cymosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include 20-hydroxyecdysone.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| 20-hydroxyecdysone | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |