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Vitex agnus-castus fruit extract

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.
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Synonym:chaste berry extract
US brand name:Cyclodynone
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