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Wuttke W, Jarry H, Christoffel V, Spengler B, Seidlova-Wuttke D. Chaste tree (Vitex agnuS Castus)—pharmacology and clinical indications Phytomedicine 2003 10 348-357. 

Garcia et al. [48] used extracts from chaste tree and mulberry fresh fruits and cabbage palm pulp. In all cases the binding of the anthocyanins to Ti02 through hydroxyl and carbonyl groups caused a red shift of the absorption peak in comparison with solutions. The main parameters for DSSCs sensitized with chaste tree, mulberry, and cabbage palm fruits were Isc — 1.06, 0.86, 0.37 mA, VOC = 390, 422, 442 mV, Pmax= 198, 154, 99.3 iW, FF = 0.48, 0.43, 0.61, respectively. 

Winterhoff, H. 1998. Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree) pharmacological and clinical data. In Lawsib, L. D. and R. Bauer (eds.) Phytomedicines of Europe, Chemistry and Biological Activity. American Chemical Society. Washington, D.C. p. 299-307. 

Caffeine 2. Chaste tree 3. Green tea 4. Plantain 1. Lithium 2. Phenothiazines (e.g. chlorpromazine, promazine, levomepromazine, pericyazine, pipotiazine, fluphenazine, perphenazine, trifluphenazine) 3. Clozapine L blood lithium levels with 1 clinical effects. 1 effects of phenothiazines Unknown mechanism (caffeine) Contains dopamine agonists (chaste tree) Induction of metabolizing enzymes (green tea may induce CYP1A2, which metabolizes clozapine) l absorption from the gut (plantain may l absorption of lithium) Be aware. Caffeine withdrawal may precipitate lithium toxicity, so avoid sudden caffeine withdrawal. Avoid concomitant use if possible... 

Taxus species (yew) Taxaceae (yew) Chaste tree Vitex agnus-castus... 

Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree) Verbenaceae (verbena) Cotton Gossypium species... 

Wuttke W, Jarry H, Christoffel V, Spengler B, Seidlova-Wuttke D. Chaste tree Vitex agnus-castus)—pharmacology and clinical indications. Phytomedicine 2003 10(4) 348-57. Cahill DJ, Fox R, Wardle PG, Harlow CR. Multiple follicular development associated with herbal medicine. Hum Reprod 1994 9(8) 1469-70. 

Vitex agnus-castus (chaste tree, hemp tree, monk s pepper) is a plant with estrogen-like activities, used for a variety of gynecological problems, particularly on the European continent, particularly premenstrual symptoms (1). 

Chast tree berries Vitex agnus-castus)... 

The amount of V. agnus-castus contained in oral tablets or capsules varies depending on whether the product contains crushed fruit or extract of the berry. For example, tablet or capsule formulations have included the following Chaste Berry 450 mg/Chase Berry Extract 50 mg, Chastetree fruit 500 mg, Chaste Berry Dried Extract 1.6-3.0 mg corresponding to 20 mg Vitex, Chaste Tree Berry Extract (0.5% agnuside) 225 mg. Commercial extract forms of chasteberry are usually standardized to contain 6% agnuside constituent (5,10). Chasteberry liquid extract may or may not contain alcohol. 

Hobbs C. The chaste tree Vitex agnus castus. Pharm Hist 1991 33 19-24. 

Blumenthal M, Goldberg A, Brinckmann, eds. Chaste Tree Fruit. In Herbal medicine, expanded Commission E monographs. Austin American Botanical Council Boston Integrative Medicine Communications, 2000. 

Drug monograph chastebeerry, chaste tree fruit, villexagnus-castus. AccessMedicine, copyright 2006. The McGraw-Hill companies. Last revised July 31,2001. 

Wuttke, W., Jarry, H., Christoffel, V., Spengler, B., and Seidlova-Wuttke, D. 2003. Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)—pharmacology and clinical indications. Phytomedicine 10, 348-357. 

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Serenoa with Oregon grape root, alder bark, and chaste tree has shown clinical activity in helping to control and alleviate this disfiguring condition. Long-term use has led to reduced formation of cysts and the resultant scarring. 

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus). Chaste tree has shown activity for hormonally induced acne, especially when it is exacerbated in association with the menstrual cycle. 

Hypoprolactinemia is a hormonal imbalance with elevated levels of prolactin. Prolactin is normally elevated in nursing mothers, but abnormal amounts can cause impotence in men and amenorrhea and secretion of breast milk in women. A physician must first rule out the presence of a prolactinoma (pituitary tumor), but if there is no such tumor, saw palmetto along with white sage (Salvia apiana) and chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) may be of benefit. 

Evening primrose oil Chaste tree or chasteberry Vitamin E Insomnia Melatonin Valerian... 

Chaste tree berry (fruit of the Vitex angus-castus) premenstrual syndrome Dong quai (dried root) menopausal symptoms, premenstrual syndrome Echinacea (purple coneflower) inunune system booster, topical, preventative Feverfew (dried leaves) migraines Garlic (fresh dried bulb) cholesterol... 

Caffeine 2. Chaste tree 3. Green tea 4. Plantain Plantain orata, Plantain psyllium) 5. Ispaghula psyllium)... 

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