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Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-Tree/Berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints

van Die, M.D., Burger, H.G., Teede, H.J. and Bone, K.M. · Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine · 2009

Meta-analysis / review

Abstract

This review concludes that emerging pharmacological evidence supports a role for Vitex agnus-castus in alleviating menopause-related complaints (with reference to its dopaminergic and neuroendocrine actions), while noting a lack of rigorous RCTs for the single herb in this context.

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How to cite

van Die, M.D., Burger, H.G., Teede, H.J. and Bone, K.M (2009) 'Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste-Tree/Berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints', Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 15(8), pp. 853-862. doi:10.1089/acm.2008.0447

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