Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints

Authors

  • М. Д. ван Ди Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia, Australia
  • Г. Г. Бургер Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, Australia
  • Х. Дж. Теэде Jean Hailes Foundation, Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia, Australia
  • К. М. Боун MediHerb, Warwick, Queensland, Australia; University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia, Australia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18370/2309-4117.2019.49.102-110

Keywords:

Vitex agnus-castus, menopause, hot flushes

Abstract

Introduction. It is not known exactly from what times Vitex agnus-castus began to be used in medical practice to alleviate the symptoms of menopause, but

this practice seems to have a relatively recent history. This article discusses the basis for the use of the Vitex agnus-castus, which is confirmed by the results of pharmacological and clinical studies.

Methods. Mechanisms of the potential relevance of the drug in the context of treating menopausal symptoms are studied taking into account the current understanding of the endocrinology and neuroendocrinology of menopause and related symptoms.

Conclusions. Considering that the results of carefully conducted randomized controlled trials are insufficient to confirm the use of each individual plant component, the new results of pharmacological studies confirm the role of the Vitex agnus-castus in alleviating the symptoms of menopause, as well as the need for further research

Author Biographies

М. Д. ван Ди, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia

Доктор философии

Г. Г. Бургер, Prince Henry's Institute of Medical Research, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Член Королевской австралийской коллегии врачей общей практики

Х. Дж. Теэде, Jean Hailes Foundation, Monash Institute of Health Services Research, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia

Бакалавр медицины, бакалавр хирургии, доктор философии, член Королевской австралийской коллегии врачей общей практики

К. М. Боун, MediHerb, Warwick, Queensland, Australia; University of New England, Armidale, New South Wales, Australia

Бакалавр наук, дипломированный фитотерапевт, научный сотрудник

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Published

2019-12-06

How to Cite

ван Ди, М. Д., Бургер, Г. Г., Теэде, Х. Д., & Боун, К. М. (2019). Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste tree berry) in the treatment of menopause-related complaints. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY, (49), 102–110. https://doi.org/10.18370/2309-4117.2019.49.102-110

Issue

No. 49 (2019)

Section

Drug therapy

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Copyright (c) 2019 М. Д. ван Ди, Г. Г. Бургер, Х. Дж. Теэде, К. М. Боун

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