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IntroductionChasteberry is the fruit of the chaste tree, a small shrub-like tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. The name is thought to come from a belief that the plant promoted chastity—it is reported that monks in the Middle Ages used chasteberry to decrease sexual desire. Common Names—chasteberry, chaste-tree berry, vitex, monk's pepper Latin Name—Vitex agnus-castus What It Is Used For
How It Is UsedThe dried ripe chasteberry is used to prepare liquid extracts or solid extracts that are put into capsules and tablets. What the Science Says
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