The makers of include this section as a resource to our visitors. We do this not only to supply more information about our ingredients, but also to include various points of view and facts we think may be of interest and not readily seen in other media. It does not mean that the publications endorse our product. We have listed some research we are not able to "reprint" on this site, either because it was too expensive for the rights or we were unable to find the author or obtain the permission. That research will not be a "link" but can be obtained at a library. Looks at their studies of prolactin inhibition by plant extracts and focused on the alternativemedicinereview effects of extract of Vitex agnus-castus and its preparations on rat pituitary cells under basal and stimulated conditions in primary cell cultures. Summarizes that Agnus castus has dopaminergic effects and inhibits prolactin secretion significantly. Concludes alternativemedicinereview that agnus castus could be used as an efficient component in the treatment of slight hyperprolactinaemia and its symptoms The medicinal use of extracts from Vitex agnus-castus has a long tradition. are associated with various other common signs of menopause such as headaches, sleeplessness and mood swings. In , the extracts of both black cohosh and chaste tree berry work to normalize hormone production through the pituitary gland.* Black cohosh appears to address a wide range of menopausal alternativemedicinereview symptoms, in part by selectively and significantly reducing levels of luteinizing hormone (released from the pituitary gland), which often results in suppression of hot flashes.* Chaste tree berry is known to work on lowering prolactin levels,(prolactin is a hormone of the anterior pituitary gland found in the serum of both normal females and males) which in turn increases the production of progesterone.* Low progesterone production is known to be responsible for many PMS symptoms and menstrual irregularity.* Scientists believe that the triterpene glycosides and flavonoids in black cohosh appear to work together in a myriad of ways, a belief echoed in the flavonoids of the chaste tree berry.* Some studies suggest that the compounds in black cohosh bind to estrogen receptors and mimic the effect of estriol, the weakest of the three levels of estrogen, Since the days of Hippocrates, chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) has been used for gynecological conditions. The Greek physician Hippocrates (460-377 B.C.) wrote, "If blood flows from the womb, let the woman drink dark wine in which the leaves of the chaste tree have alternativemedicinereview been steeped." With a rich traditional of use, modern research alternativemedicinereview supports historical wisdom, and has made chaste tree fruit preparations a phytomedicine of choice by European gynecologists for treatment of various menstrual disorders, PMS, and other conditions. Chaste tree was associated with ancient Greek festivals. In the Thesmophoria, a festival held in honor of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility and marriage, women (who remained "chaste" during the festival), used chaste tree blossoms for adornment, while bows of twigs and leaves, were strewn around Demeter’s temple during the festival. In Rome, vestal virgins carried twigs of chaste tree as a symbol of chastity. According to Greek mythology, Hera, sister and wife of Zeus, regarded as protectress of marriage, was born under a chaste tree Ancient traditions associating the shrub with chastity were adopted in Christian ritual.
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