Chastetree+

Menstrual irregularities and premenstrual syndrome (PMS) have become all too common in today’s world. Common symptoms associated with menstrual issues include mood disturbances, cramping and pain, breast tenderness, insomnia, memory changes, and hot flashes.

Ojas Chastetree+ is a powerful blend of chasteberry, vitamin B6, and the herb Ginkgo biloba that is intended to support management of premenstrual symptoms and menstrual cycle irregularities such as elevated prolactin levels, shortened luteal phase, and low progesterone levels.

Ingredient Highlights

Chasteberry

• May help manage irregular menstrual cycles
• May help reduce PMS symptoms such as negative affect, water retention, food cravings, and pain
• May help reduce menopause-related cognitive decline
• Benefits are maximized by long-term use (at least 3 months)

Ginkgo biloba

• May reduce PMS symptom severity
• May reduce breast tenderness due to its anti-inflammatory effects

Vitamin B6

• Some research has indicated that Vitamin B6 may be as effective as bromocriptine for managing PMS (especially when combined with magnesium)
• Benefits are maximized by long-term use (at least 3 months)

For full ingredient list, see Supplement Facts photo.

This supplement is vegan/vegetarian friendly, non-GMO, and has been third-party tested as free from gluten, soy, wheat, corn, eggs, dairy, yeast, citrus, preservatives, artificial flavor, artificial color, starch, and sugar.

Directions

Adults: Take 1 capsule daily, or as directed by your health care practitioner. Use for a minimum of 3 months to see beneficial effects.

Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; if you are taking medications for diabetes, high blood pressure, or seizures; or if you are taking hormone-containing medications such as progesterone preparations, oral contraceptives, or hormone replacement therapy. Consult a health care practitioner if symptoms persist or worsen.

Studies & References

Ozgoli, G., et al. “A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of Ginkgo biloba L. in treatment of premenstrual syndrome.” Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine Vol. 15, No. 8 (2009): 845–851.

Schellenberg, R., et al. “Dose-dependent efficacy of the Vitex agnus castus extract Ze 440 in patients suffering from premenstrual syndrome.” Phytomedicine Vol. 19, No. 14 (2012): 1325–1331.

van Die, M.D., et al. “Vitex agnus-castus extracts for female reproductive disorders: A systematic review of clinical trials.” Planta Medica Vol. 79, No. 7 (2013): 562–575.

Sharma, P., et al. “Role of bromocriptine and pyridoxine in premenstrual tension syndrome.” Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology Vol. 51, No. 4 (2007): 368–374.

Fathizadeh, N., et al. “Evaluating the effect of magnesium and magnesium plus vitamin B supplement on the severity of premenstrual syndrome.” Iranian Journal of Nursing and Midwifery Research Vol. 15, Suppl. 1 (2010): 401–405.

W. Wuttke, H. Jarry, V. Christoffel, B. Spengler, D. Seidlová-Wuttke, Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) – Pharmacology and clinical indications, Phytomedicine, Volume 10, Issue 4,2003, Pages 348-357, ISSN 0944-7113, https://doi.org/10.1078/094471103322004866