{"id":16894,"date":"2019-12-02T23:28:12","date_gmt":"2019-12-02T23:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=16894"},"modified":"2023-02-17T02:20:40","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T02:20:40","slug":"chasteberry-for-pms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/chasteberry-for-pms\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Herbalists Swear By Chasteberry for PMS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Read on to learn about the benefits of chasteberry for PMS, women&#8217;s hormonal balance, and more. Plus: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/what-vitamins-and-supplements-should-i-take\/\">supplements<\/a> that pack this powerful herb for major relief from PMS symptoms.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s nothing worse than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/this-is-what-your-period-is-saying-about-your-health\/\">period<\/a> fatigue, headaches, breast pain, and more that can arrive each month. If you\u2019re tired of reaching for over-the-counter pain killers, there are also herbal remedies that could potentially bring relief to your PMS symptoms.\u00a0Among the vast and varied staples in an herbalist\u2019s arsenal, chasteberry takes center stage when it comes to hormonal well-being. Chasteberry is a trusted ally for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-cramps\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">menstrual relief<\/a>. In fact, it just may be your monthly superhero.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Scroll on to see why experts recommend chasteberry for PMS and the other chasteberry benefits you should take advantage of.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-chasteberry\">What Is Chasteberry?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Chasteberry (aka vitex) is native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean. Belonging to the Verbenaceae family, the deciduous chaste tree (though it\u2019s really more of a shrub) produces gorgeous violet flowers and medicinal berries that resemble peppercorns.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Chasteberry contains numerous <span class=\"s1\">medicinal constituents<\/span> that give the plant its unique and powerful healing ability. Among them are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/essential-oils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">essential oils<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iridoids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>diterpenoids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>flavonoids<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>The medicinal use of chasteberry dates back to ancient Greece. It flirts with celebrity, making an appearance in<em> The\u00a0Iliad<\/em>, as well as writings from Pliny the Elder. Then, perhaps the most intriguing lore is that monks used it in monasteries to subdue sexual desires. (Spoiler alert: This isn&#8217;t a thing.) For that reason, it&#8217;s also known by the name \u201cmonk\u2019s pepper.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<p>While this claim of lowering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/causes-of-low-libido-in-women\/\">libido<\/a> is now debunked, chasteberry is touted as one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.christopherhobbs.com\/webdocs\/class-handouts\/various\/Womens-Reproductive-System.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">most effective herbs to relieve PMS symptoms<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"80826b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #80826b;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Chasteberry-for-PMS-Relief-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition-1-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Chasteberry in a field\" class=\"wp-image-34198 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-chasteberry-for-pms\">Chasteberry for PMS<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>While this herb boasts a multitude of benefits, it&#8217;s perhaps best known for its power against PMS.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you have any range of symptoms, from moodiness to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-bloating\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">bloating<\/a>, you might take chasteberry for PMS. There\u2019s also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/labs\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5308513\/\">evidence<\/a> that it can aid in the relief of menstrual-related:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span class=\"s1\">headache<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">stress<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\">fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span class=\"s1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/mighty-night\/\">sleep<\/a> issues<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Plus, it has a particularly good track record when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2529385\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">treating cyclical <span class=\"s1\">mastalgia<\/span><\/a>, or menstrual-related breast pain.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Experts also might recommend chasteberry for PMDD, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopkinsmedicine.org\/health\/conditions-and-diseases\/premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-pmdd\">Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder<\/a>, a more severe form of PMS. It\u2019s been shown in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/labs\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5308513\/\">clinical review<\/a> to provide at least some relief for both the physical and psychological symptoms of PMDD, which can include headache, cramps, swelling and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/best-foods-for-bloating\/\">bloating<\/a>, gastrointestinal irritation, anger, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/bedtime-latte-recipes\/\">insomnia<\/a>, and depression. However, there isn\u2019t conclusive evidence that chasteberry can definitely diminish PMS or PMDD symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-chasteberry-works\">How Chasteberry Works<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>There&#8217;s still some mystery to the mechanism by which chasteberry works. However, experts suspect that by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/vitex-agnus-castus\"><span class=\"s1\">decreasing levels of prolactin<\/span><\/a> (a stress hormone influenced by the menstrual cycle) the plant helps in the management of cyclic mastalgia. Chasteberry can also influence dopamine production, which may have a positive effect on relieving breast tenderness.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Another theory on why chasteberry improves symptoms of PMS is that it ups the production of luteinizing hormone (a hormone that triggers ovulation), while simultaneously reducing the production of follicle-stimulating hormone in the pituitary gland. This helps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-do-i-know-if-i-have-a-hormonal-imbalance\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">balance sex hormones<\/a> by lowering estrogen levels and increasing progesterone levels, therefore providing some PMS symptom relief, explains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificcollege.edu\/about\/faculty\/san-diego\/guptha-leena-s-do-mba\">Leena Guptha<\/a>, PhD, ND, DO, Academic Dean of Online Education at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pacificcollege.edu\/\">Pacific College of Health and Science<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Simply put, chasteberry helps regulate hormones in people who menstruate, therefore decreasing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/this-is-what-your-period-is-saying-about-your-health\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">side effects of PMS<\/a> and other hormone-related issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img data-dominant-color=\"9c9892\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #9c9892;\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Benefits-of-Chasteberry-PMS-Symptom-Relief-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Woman in bed with painful PMS symptoms, who needs chasteberry for relief\" class=\"wp-image-24023 not-transparent\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-other-benefits-of-chasteberry\">Other Benefits of Chasteberry<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In addition to the benefits of chasteberry for PMS, here are a few other ways in which this herb is potently protective.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-may-relieve-candida-overgrowth\">It May Relieve Candida Overgrowth<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Chasteberry is a powerful antimicrobial, as well as a valuable weapon against conditions that have become resistant to chemical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Studies show that this plant is <span class=\"s1\">particularly successful in treating <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6101154\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">drug-resistant candida albicans<\/a><\/span>. For those who are unfamiliar, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/candida-overgrowth\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">candida overgrowth<\/a> is the most common culprit of vaginal yeast infections.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>If you ask me, chasteberry really deserves a parade and a key to the city.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-may-help-clear-acne\">It May Help Clear Acne<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Then, while the verdict is still officially out, a few studies suggest that its hormone-balancing properties may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4740760\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"s1\">help clear acne<\/span><\/a>\u00a0(and its antimicrobial properties won\u2019t hurt either when it comes to banishing acne-causing bacteria).<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-it-may-boost-fertility\">It May Boost Fertility<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<p>This is not to say that taking chasteberry will immediately result in you getting pregnant. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/labs\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5308513\/#:~:text=Vitex%20agnus%2Dcastus%20(AC),in%20both%20men%20and%20women.\">studies<\/a> have shown that it can potentially be used to treat <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/vitex-for-fertility\/\">fertility<\/a> issues in people of all genders. This is because the linoleic acid in the plant binds to estrogen receptors and can help balance sex hormones and your menstrual cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-take-chasteberry-for-pms\"><strong>How To Take Chasteberry for PMS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You can take chasteberry for PMS in capsules, gummies, or tincture form. Note that it\u2019s best to take capsules with food. Another option is to take dried chasteberry to ingest the fruit in all of its glory.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<p>The dosage and formulation varies based on the brand of chasteberry supplement. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/19\/moody-bird\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">HUM\u2019s Moody Bird<\/a> contains 300 mg of chasteberry, or <em>Vitex agnus castus<\/em>, that has been verified by independent labs for potency<strong><em>.<\/em><\/strong> It also contains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/dong-quai-benefits\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"\">dong quai<\/a>, a root shown to balance estrogen levels and help relieve menstrual cramps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"products-block -mx-4 md:mx-0 my-10\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/19\/hormone-balance\" class=\"text-xs text-dark hover:!text-dark flex items-center border border-light rounded p-4 group !no-underline mb-4 relative pb-16 sm:pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shrink-0 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In addition, it hasn&#8217;t been confirmed as safe for children.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt may not be safe for women with hormone-sensitive conditions, such as breast, uterine, or ovarian cancer,\u201d adds Dr. Guptha. \u201cBecause chasteberry can alter progesterone and possibly estrogen levels in your body, women with hormone-related conditions such as breast cancer should not use chasteberry.\u201d Finally, for patients on hormone replacement therapy, a doctor&#8217;s supervision is also mandatory, as it may make hormone therapies less effective.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Otherwise, if none of these conditions apply, chasteberry may be a beneficial ally in your monthly battle against PMS.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>While we could sing the praises of chasteberry for PMS all day long, this is one plant that speaks for itself. 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