Botanical Name VITEX AGNUS CASTUS
Plant Part Leaves
Extraction Method Steam Distillation
Origin Turkey
Description Vitex (also called Chaste Tree, Chasteberry or Monk's Pepper) is a genus of about 250 species of shrubs and trees from 1-35 m tall, native to tropical and subtropical regions throughout the world. In the past widely included in the family Verbenaceae, it has recently been transferred to the family Lamiaceae (Labiatae).
Color Pale yellow
Common Uses It is sometimes used for the treatment of PMS. It is believed to be an antaphrodisiac, hence the name "chaste tree", and is used as a medicinal plant by many herbalists.
Strength of Aroma
Blends well with blends well with lavender essential oil, valerian essential oil, Rose, Clary Sage, and Geranium.
Aromatic Scent
History Native to southern Europe, Celery is extensively cultivated as a domestic vegetable, with the oil principally produced in India, Holland, China, Hungary and the USA.
Cautions Chaste tree is not recommended for use during pregnancy or breast-feeding.