Preferred Label : Vitex agnus-castus Fruit Extract;
NCIt synonyms : Chaste Berry Extract;
NCIt related terms : Vitex; monk's pepper; chaste tree berry;
NCIt definition : An herbal supplement and an extract prepared from the dried fruits of the chaste tree
(Vitex agnus-castus) that has been used for the treatment of many conditions of women's
health such as premenstrual syndrome, hyperprolactinemia and infertility. It may inhibit
the secretion of prolactin through its dopaminergic actions.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: An extract made from the fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
found in parts of Asia and Europe. It is claimed to treat infertility and to lessen
symptoms that may occur before or during a woman's menstrual period, such as headaches
and irregular bleeding. Monk's pepper may affect levels of reproductive hormones in
the blood. It is a type of phytomedicine.; NCI-GLOSS: An extract made from the fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus)
found in parts of Asia and Europe. It is claimed to treat infertility and to lessen
symptoms that may occur before or during a woman's menstrual period, such as headaches
and irregular bleeding. Vitex may affect levels of reproductive hormones in the blood.
It is a type of phytomedicine.;
Drug name : Cyclodynone;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000666207; CDR0000666209; CDR0000666208;