Chasteberry is an herb that is also known as Vitex agnus-castus. The plant is a deciduous shrub that is native to Mediterranean, European and Central Asian countries. Vitex has slender leaves and dark purple berries that have a long historical and medicinal use in ancient Greek and Roman times. Monks commonly ingested this herb during the Middle Ages to help suppress sexual desire, which led to the inception of its more common name–chasteberry or chaste tree. Consult with your health care provider prior to using chasteberry for fibroids.
Fibroids
Uterine fibroids are benign–non-cancerous–tumors that are made up of muscle cells and tissue that coagulate and grow in and around your uterine walls. Although the cause of fibroid growth is not known, it may be hormonally linked, especially in cases of excess estrogen. Common symptoms may include heavy menstrual bleeding, bleeding between periods, a sensation of abdominal fullness, frequent urination, painful intercourse, low back pain, and reproductive problems such as infertility or multiple miscarriages. Medical treatment for fibroids involves prescription medications or surgery. However, some herbs like chasteberry may help to inhibit fibroid growth, although there is not enough evidence to support these claims, says Medline Plus.