Vitex (chaste) |
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When it comes to reproductive health, there are a lot of products on the market. And many of those products work to control hormones using artificial means. But nature has provided a tool for aiding in sexual and reproductive health that doesn’t use artificial lab created hormones.
Vitex is a plant that’s native to the Mediterranean region of the world. It’s been used for thousands of years to have an effect on hormones and has even been called “chaste berry” for its ability to help control sexual feelings. There are many stories of monks using it to fight their natural sex drive. For many years, vitex has been an herb that was used to help people remain chaste.
But modern research has shown that it does much more than keep people from acting on sexual urges. In fact, it can actually be a major benefit to your reproductive health. Take a look at what vitex can do for women.
If you suffer from problems such as irritability and depression due to hormonal changes in your menstrual cycle, vitex could be the cure you’ve been looking for. It actually helps to control the symptoms of PMS and relieves the moodiness as well as the physical bloating and discomfort that go along with the syndrome.
And if you’re dealing with hormonal imbalances that cause irregular periods and mood swings, you’ll find that vitex can help to straighten out the body. It will naturally regulate the hormones so that you don’t find your moods riding on a pendulum. You’ll also find that your period will become more predictable and regulated.
After childbirth, vitex can help insure that your breast milk production remains steady and strong. You’ll have an easier time nursing and if you’re not producing enough milk, vitex is the answer.
Don’t expect vitex to work overnight. Just like many hormonal treatments it takes about 90 days to get the full effect. Don’t give up on it after a month or even two. Give it a solid three months to make a difference in your hormonal balance.
You can take vitex as a tincture daily in order to get the best benefit. The recommended dosage is 40 drops a day added to water. When you continue this program for several months, you’ll find that gradually your hormones will become regulated. Vitex is a great alternative to taking artificial hormones that can cause more problems than they cure.