Functional FoodChasteberry
Moderate evidence supports chasteberry's efficacy in reducing premenstrual syndrome symptoms, particularly breast pain and tenderness, though more high-quality research is warranted.
Benefits
- Supports hormonal balance
- particularly in the female reproductive cycle
- traditionally used for premenstrual symptoms
- breast tenderness
- and menstrual irregularities.
Key compounds
Flavonoids (casticinisovitexinkaempferolapigenin)diterpenes (clerodadienolsrotundifuran)iridoids (agnusideaucubin)linoleic acidvolatile oils
May help with
- Traditionally used for gynecological disorders
- premenstrual syndrome
- infertility
- and hormone-associated skin conditions.
Best for these goals
Supports hormonal balanceparticularly in the female reproductive cycletraditionally used for premenstrual symptomsbreast tendernessand menstrual irregularities.
How to use it
Capsules, tinctures, liquid extracts, dried herb for teas
Evidence level
Limited
Cautions & interactions
Not recommended for hormone-sensitive conditions, pregnancy, or breastfeeding; may cause mild side effects like nausea, headache, or skin rash. | Interactions: May interact with hormonal medications (e.g., birth control), psychiatric drugs, Parkinson's medications, and CYP2C19/CYP3A4 substrate drugs.
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