Vitex
Vitex · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
, scientifically known as Vitex, is a versatile medicinal shrub widely valued for its therapeutic properties. Often referred to as Chasteberry, it is primarily used to support hormonal balance, alleviate menstrual irregularities, and manage symptoms of PMS. This potent botanical offers a natural approach to enhancing reproductive and emotional wellness.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Europe
- Parts used
- Leaf
- Common names
- Not available
- Scientific synonyms
- Not available
Names and Synonyms
Scientific Names
Accepted name
VitexDistribution
This plant exhibits a diverse geographical distribution across several regions of Europe. In Middle Europe, it can be found specifically within Germany. Moving toward the Mediterranean, it is well-established in various parts of Southwestern Europe. This includes its presence on the islands of Baleares, Corse, and Sardegna. Additionally, the species is widely distributed throughout the mainland of France.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| Middle Europe | Germany |
| Southwestern Europe | Baleares |
| Southwestern Europe | Corse |
| Southwestern Europe | France |
| Southwestern Europe | Sardegna |
| Southwestern Europe | Spain |
| Southeastern Europe | Albania |
| Southeastern Europe | Bulgaria |
| Southeastern Europe | Greece |
| Southeastern Europe | Italy |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Plant Parts
Vitex has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.
| Plant part | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Leaf
- World journal of experimental medicine
Preparations
Vitex has 12 reported preparations identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include aqueous extract, extracts, alcoholic extract, aqueous and alcoholic extracts, capsule.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Aqueous extract | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Extracts | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Alcoholic extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Aqueous and alcoholic extracts | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Capsule | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Green callus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanol extract | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract of leaf | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Methanolic extract of white loose callus | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Oral drops | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Aqueous extract
- Indian journal of experimental biology
- Current medical mycology
Extracts
- Environmental science and pollution research international
- Plants (Basel, Switzerland)
Alcoholic extract
- Current medical mycology
Aqueous and alcoholic extracts
- Current medical mycology
Capsule
- Journal of complementary & integrative medicine
Green callus
- World journal of experimental medicine
Methanol extract
- Indian journal of experimental biology
Methanolic extract of leaf
- World journal of experimental medicine
Methanolic extract of white loose callus
- World journal of experimental medicine
Oral drops
- Journal of complementary & integrative medicine