Chaste Tree

Chaste tree (Vitex negundo) is also known as Nirguṇḍī. When taken as an oral supplement (3-5 grams, 2-3 x day) may help treat androgenetic alopecia and telogen effluvium. ⁶²

Physiological Effects and Benefits of Chaste Tree

• Although the roots and flowers of chaste tree are used, in Ayurveda, flowers are recommended for pitta doshas. ¹⁷⁴
• Ayurveda experts advise that vata dosha types should avoid chaste tree and kapha doshas should not use excessively. ¹⁷⁴
• Good for syphilitic skin disorders.¹⁷⁴
• Contains beta-sitosterol, which has both anti-inflammatory and antidepressant properties. ⁶²

Precaution

Do not use chaste tree with antidepressant, antipsychotic. or progesterogenic drugs. ⁶²