Side Effects, Risk Factors of, and Cautions for Chasteberry
-Chaste Berry may cause High Blood Pressure, if taken in high dosage. Please consult a doctor for the Dosage.
-It acts very slow, and usually takes quite a few months or sometimes years to show any reaction, excluding the case of lactation, which usually improves within a few weeks.
-Avoid use if having a Hormone sensitive condition, Schizophrenia or Parkinson’s disease.
-Avoid use during Pregnancy as it may stimulate lactation early.
-Avoid giving it to the Children below 18 years of age.
Chaste Tree General
Chaste is a deciduous and fairly hardy shrub. It grows in well drained soil and requires proper sunlight. It grows to a height of twenty feet. It is native to Western Asia and Southwestern Europe. It grows in the southeastern United States. It has fragrant flowers and dark purple berries.
It contains Flavonoids, Iridoid Glycosides and Essential oils as Myrcene, Progesterone and Testosterone.
Chaste Tree takes good care of the female reproductive system. It is a wonderful herb for treating menstrual abnormalities. It regulates menstrual cycles and treats Amenorrhea, Dysmenorrhea and Endometriosis.
Chaste Tree promotes fertility in women. It normalizes hormonal balance in the Body after prolonged use of birth control pills.
Chaste Tree eases mood swings and hot flashes. It stimulates Estrogen and Progesterone production.
The seeds are safeguard chastity. It decreases interest in the sex.
Chaste Tree relieves the discomforts of water retention, Anxiety, Nervous tension and Insomnia.
It relieves common symptoms of PMS ( Premenstrual Syndrome ) such as Irritability, Breast Tenderness, Depression, Constipation and Headache.
Chaste Tree normalizes gland function in both men and women. It is best for men with Malignant Prostate disease. It reduces the production of Prolactin.
Leaves of this tree relieve pain in the Limbs, Muscle cramps and Spasms. Topically, it is used as a Pain Killer.
It stimulates Perspiration.
Caution.Excess intake should be avoided.
It should not taken with HRT ( hormone replacement therapy )
Women with Cancer in Breast, Cervix and Uterus should avoid.
Consult your doctor before taking it for any cure.
Methods of Administration. How to takeTincture. The best and the most potent method of consuming Chaste Tree is to Tincture it.
To learn how to make your own Tinctures Click hereDecoction: Make a tea.
Put 1 teaspoon of the powdered leaves or berries in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for l0 minutes. Drink it, once a day in the morning on an empty stomach ( 30 minutes before breakfast ).
Single Herb
Chaste Tree for Menstrual disorder
Make leaves infusion. Take three times a day.
Drink Chaste Berry tincture daily.
Chaste Berry for Libido
The berries of the Chaste Tree are both Aphrodisiacs and Anaphrodisiacs.
They harmonize the metabolism. They balance the Libido.
If the Libido is low they will help enhance it. If the Libido is excessive they will help cool the person.
This is true for both sexes.
Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) for Skin
Grind fresh leaves of Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) with little water. Apply on the affected part of the skin for 20 minutes. Wash with cold water. It also gives you fresh and glowing skin.
Boil leaves of Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ). Grind. Apply on the scalp and keep until it dries. Rinse with cold water.
Take one cup tea of Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) twice a day.
OR : Take One teaspoon tincture in a hot drink.
Steam with Nirgundi and Tusli leaves.,
Prepare a tea made from the fruits of Chasterberry. Have a cup once a day,
Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi in India ) balances the hormones and reduces the cholesterol level.
It helps to combat the symptoms of PCOS like acne and facial hair.
Take a cup of hot water. Add one teaspoon of fresh or dried Chaste Berries in it. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink this tea twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks.
Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi in India ) stimulates the production of progesterone and reduces estrogen level in the body.
Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of crushed Chaste Berries in 3 cups of hot water. Let it steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and drink it 3 times in a day. Take it for 2 to 3 months.
OR : Take 5 drops of Tincture in a glass of water 2 times in a day.
Put a teaspoon of Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) dried powder into a bowl. Pour 150 ml of hot water into the bowl. Cover and steep it for 5 minutes. Strain off this decoction. Add a teaspoon of Honey ( Shehad ) to taste. Drink it once daily to reduce the symptoms of Menopause.
Put half teaspoon of dried Chaste Berries in a cup of water. Boil it. Simmer for 10 minutes. Drink thrice daily for 3 months.
Steep half teaspoon of dried Chaste Berries in one cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and drink it, once a day for one month.
Add one teaspoon of dried Chaste Berries powder in one cup of hot water. Steep for 10 minutes. Strain and drink it for 2-3 months.
Boil few Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) in 200 ml of water to prepare a tea. Drik this tea on the daily basis to balance the levels.
It supports the Ovaries and Hormonal balance.
Take 1 tablespoon of dried Chaste Berry powder and take it with warm water.
Chaste Berry For Uterine Fibroid
It supports the Hormonal and reproductive system.
Prepare infusion of leaves and have it 2 times in a day.
Or Take 10 drops of mother tincture 3 times in a day.
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Grind dried root of Chasteberry, Echinacea, Wild yam, Viburnum Opulus in equal quantity. Take Raspberry leaves and Motherwort leaves in half quantity. Prepare a decoction. Strain. Drink one cup two times a day.
Herbal Treatment For Difficult Menses 3
Take 2 tablespoons of Chaste Berry ( Nirgundi ) and One tablespoon each of burdock root and Red Clover ( Tripatra ).
Put all these herbs in some water and bring a boil.
Steep for 15-20 minutes and strain.
Drink cool 2-3 times a day before meals for 15-20 days.
Use with breaks to rest the system.
Herbal Treatment For Balancing Hormones
To ensure the proper balance of the hormones in the body such as Estrogen and Testosterone. It is advised to take the following herbal combination.
Maca gives energy to the body and improves the Libido. It is helps to combat the Premenstrual Syndrome like hot flushes and Night Sweats.
Chaste Berry gives relief from Menstrual problems and treats Infertility. It stimulates the production of Breast Milk. Chaste Berry uplifts the mood and relieves stress.
Black Cohosh suppresses Luteinizing hormone that causes PCOS. It helps the brain send messages to other parts of the body.
Saw Palmetto balances the production of testosterone and estrogen in the body. It strengthen the Thyroid Glands and boosts the metabolism.
Take the following capsules only once a day:Maca 500 mg
Chaste Berry 300 mg
Black Cohosh 225 mg
Saw Palmetto 160 mg