Chaste tree (Latin name Vitex agnus-castus) is a shrub native to the Mediterranean, mainly thriving in southern Europe, including southern France, Greece, and Italy.
It is also known as monk’s pepper, as its fruits resemble peppercorns. The term “monk’s” comes from the fact that in the Middle Ages it was often collected by monks and nuns, who wore it around their necks as an amulet.
Vitex, as it is commonly called, has long been popular among women of all ages, as it:
The most useful part of the chaste tree is its fruit, from which extracts, tinctures, and other preparations are made. The capsules from the Erefit® brand also contain 100 mg of chaste tree extract at a 10:1 ratio, which corresponds to 1000 mg of the plant per capsule.
The product is a dietary supplement.
| 1 capsule* | |
|---|---|
| Chaste tree extract | 100 mg |
*Recommended daily dose. NRV (Nutrient Reference Value) not established.
100 mg of chaste tree extract at a 10:1 ratio corresponds to 1000 mg of chaste tree.
Ingredients: maltodextrin, chaste tree fruit extract 10:1 (Vitex agnus-castus), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC; vegetable capsule shell), anti-caking agents: magnesium salts of fatty acids and silicon dioxide.
May contain derivatives of gluten, soya, and milk.
Content: 180 capsules
Net quantity: 72 g
This product is a dietary supplement.
Recommended daily dose: 1 capsule. Take one whole capsule with a meal and plenty of water.
Warning: Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Keep out of reach of children. Do not consume in case of allergy to any of the ingredients. Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.
