High quality Vitex Agnus-castus extract/Chaste tree berry extract 5% HPLC vitexin

1. Product name: Chaste Tree Extract

2. Latin name: Vitex trifolia Linn. var. trifolia

3,Other name: Vitex agnus-castus, Vitex, Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Monk's Pepper,

3. Appearance: Brownish yellow fine powder

4. Part Used: berry

5. Test Method: HPLC

Description:

Chaste Tree is a small shrub-like tree native to Central Asia and the Mediterranean region. Vitex agnus-castus is widely cultivated in warm temperate and subtropical regions for its aromatic foliage and flowers. It grows to a height of 1-5 meters. The leaves and tender stem growth of the upper 10 cm (4 inches), along with the flowers and ripening seeds, are harvested for medicinal purposes. The berries are harvested by gently rubbing the berries loose from the stem. The leaves, flowers, and/or berries may be consumed as a decoction, traditional tincture, cider vinegar tincture, syrup, elixir, or simply eaten straight off the plant as a medicinal food. A popular way of taking Vitex is on awakening as a simple 1:1 fluid extract, which is said to interact with hormonal circadian rhythm most effectively.

The Chaste-tree berries contain mainly Flavonoids, alkaloids, diterpenoids, Vitexin (an apigenin flavone glycoside), Casticin and steroidal hormone precursors. It is believed that some of these compounds work on the pituitary gland which would explain its effects on hormonal levels. A study has shown that extracts of the fruit of VAC can bind to opiate receptors; this could explain why intake of VAC reduces PMS discomforts.

Functions

1. Evacuating heat, relieving the uncomfortable feelings of head and eyes;

2. Lowering the blood pressure;

3. Analgesic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral;

4. Anti-inflammatory action;

5. Effective for curing chronic tracheitis.

Application

1. As raw materials of analgesic and drugs for anti-bacterial and

anti-viral , it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field

2. As active ingredients of products for female menopause and irregular

menstruation, it is mainly used in health product industry.