Chasteberry Extract

Product Name:Chasteberry Extract

Latin Name：Vitex Agnus-castus

CAS No.:479-91-4

Plant Part Used:Fruit

Assay:Flavone≧5.0% by UV ≧5%Vitexin 

Colour: Brown fine powder with characteristic odor and taste

GMO Status:GMO Free

Packing: in 25kgs fiber drums

Storage:Keep container unopened in cool, dry place,Keep away from strong light

 Shelf Life:24 months from date of production

 shrubs and trees, from 1 to 35m tall. Some species have whitish bark that is characteristically furrowed. Leaves are alternate, usually compound.

About 18 species are known in cultivation. Vitex agnus-castus and Vitex negundo are often grown in temperate climates.About six others are frequently grown in the tropics. Most of the cultivated species serve as ornamentals. Some provide valuable lumber. The flexible limbs of some species are used in basket weaving. Some of the aromatic species are used medicinally or to repel mosquitos.

Vitex is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae Martynov, nom. cons. It has about 250 species. Its type species is Vitex agnus-castus. There is no universal English name, though "chastetree" (commonly referring to V. agnus-castus specifically) is common for many species. Generally, they are simply called vitex however.

Species of Vitex are native throughout the tropics and subtropics, with a few species in temperate Eurasia. Vitex is a genus of 

Function:

-With the function of evacuating heat, relieving the uncomfortable feelings of head and eyes;

-With the function of treating dyspepsia, enteritis, diarrhea, swelling and pain caused by falling and hitting;   

-With the function of treating female menopause, irregular menstruation, uterine tumors and controlling emotions;

-With the function of analgesic, anti-bacterial and anti-viral.

Application:

-As raw materials of analgesic and drugs for anti-bacterial and anti-viral , it is mainly used in pharmaceutical field;

-As active ingredients of products for female menopause and irregular menstruation, it is mainly used in health product industry.