Chaste Tree Fruit (Vitex trifolia; Man Jing Zi) 5:1 Extract Powd

Grieve’s classic ‘A Modern Herbal’: [Of Vitex Agnus castus] The fresh ripe berries are pounded to a pulp and used in the form of a tincture for the relief of paralysis pains in the limbs weakness etc. Other Species: Vitex trifolia the three-leaved Chaste Tree has similar properties. Used as an infusion decoction extract and tincture. The 1997 Commission E on Phytotherapy and Herbal Substances of the German Federal Institute for Drugs recommends Chaste tree fruit for 'Irregularities of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual complaints. Mastodynia [breast pain].' 'Daily dosage: aqueous-alcoholic extracts corresponding to 30 - 40 mg of the drug. Mode of Administration: Aqueous-alcoholic extracts (50 - 70 percent v/v) from the crushed fruits taken as liquid or dry extract.' Chaste tree fruit contains iridoid glycosides flavonoids and terpenoids. Clinical trials have shown significant reduction of the whole range of PMS symptoms resulting from prolonged use of Chaste tree berry extract from irritability and headaches to cramping and breast pain. Other trials have shown genuine effectiveness for women suffering from infertility and irregular periods. Grieve's calssic 'A Modern Herbal': '...the berries somewhat like peppercorns dark purple halfcovered by their sage-green calyxes yellowish within hard having an aromatic odour; taste warm peculiar. The seeds were once held in repute for securing chastity and the Athenian matrons in the sacred rites of Ceres used to string their couches with the leaves.' 'The fresh ripe berries are pounded to a pulp and used in the form of a tincture for the relief of paralysis pains in the limbs weakness etc.' Chaste Tree Berries are ancient in European tradition for hemorrhage following childbirth and menstrual regulation discussed at length by Hippocrates Dioscorides and Theophrastus. Contemporary research supports these ancient physicians showing that the whole fruit is medicinally active. Vitex causes the pituitary gland to produce luteinizing hormone. This increases progesterone production and helps regulate a woman's cycle re-establishing the normal balance between estrogen and progesterone. The underproduction of progesterone can cause PMS and other related problems. This glandular balancing can be profoundly helpful during menopause. Vitex also keeps prolactin secretion in check. The ability to decrease mildly elevated prolactin levels may benefit some infertile women as well as some women with premenstrual syndrome. A double-blind study confirming other studies showed Vitex to be more effective than vitamin B6 in controlling PMS symptoms. This is not a fast acting remedy and will not give immediate symptomatic relief. It is safe to use over long periods. This is a potent 5 to 1 powdered extract meaning that one gram of extract is equal in potency to 5 grams of herb. This extract is packed in 2's nitrogen-flushed safety-sealed dispenser bottle a sample of which is pictured above. Plum Flower is one of the most distinguished herb houses in the world. This is a pure herbal product with no additives. Extracted from sulfur-free and chlorine-free herbs for superior quality. Manufactured in a low-temperature water extraction process to preserve herb integrity. Extracted essential oils are replenished for proper potency. Strict quality control testing to ensure microbiological and heavy metal safety. Only powdered herb added to maintain purity (no artificial fillers such as lactose cellulose or starch used). TLC (Thin-layer Chromatography) tested to guarantee product quality. Plum Flower takes great care to preserve delicate herbal oils which are first evaporated using either a water or water-alcohol base in a process that never exceeds 100° centigrade. Sealed vacuum chargers precisely control the temperature ensuring that none of the oils are lost. Cheaper high-temperature methods are common industry practice but these tend to burn off the vital oils. The facilities in Lanzhou and Guang Zhou China scientifically test each batch of herbs before during and after the processing to make sure that all the active ingredients are present. Herbs are also tested to ensure that the formulas surpass all FDA guidelines regarding heavy metals. Those herbs exported to the U.S. are voluntarily submitted to the FDA for approval. Finally batches are regularly sent out for quality control testing in third-party labs to double-ensure that Plum Flower products are 100% free of pharmaceuticals preservatives and dyes. The Lanzhou and Guang Zhou factories are so clean they are certified by the Australian Government’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (GMP). These standards surpass any of the FDA and are considered the highest for any government agency in the world.