Vitex
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-009295
An extract made from the fruit of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus) found in parts of Asia and Europe. It is claimed to treat infertility and to lessen symptoms that may occur before or during a woman’s menstrual period, such as headaches and irregular bleeding. Vitex may affect levels of reproductive hormones in the blood. It is a type of phytomedicine. Also called chaste tree berry and monk’s pepper.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-009295 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | chaste tree berry; monk’s pepper |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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