NOW Foods, Chaste Berry Vitex Extract, 300 mg, 90 Veg Capsules
Disclaimer: This product is a dietary supplement. These statements have not been evaluated by DRAP (Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan) or the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, including any hormonal, menstrual, or reproductive health condition. Consult a healthcare professional before use, particularly if pregnant, nursing, on medication (especially anticoagulant or hormonal medication), or managing an estrogen-sensitive or other medical condition.
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NOW Foods Chaste Berry Vitex Extract 300 mg (90 Veg Capsules) — (Pakistan Market)
A Herb With a Genuinely Long History, Explained Honestly
Chaste berry — derived from the fruit of Vitex agnus-castus — has been used by herbalists for centuries, and more recent research has looked specifically at its role in supporting healthy endocrine function, which is the body's hormone-regulating system. NOW Foods standardizes their extract to a minimum of 1.5% agnusides, the specific compounds considered the active components of chaste berry, so you're getting a consistent, measurable dose rather than an unstandardized herbal powder.
This particular formula doesn't stop at chaste berry alone — it also includes 150mg of Dong Quai root (Angelica sinensis), a herb with its own long history in traditional Chinese medicine, specifically included here to round out a more complete women's health support formula.
How These Work, in Plain Terms
Chaste berry is believed to interact with the body's hormone-signaling pathways at the level of the pituitary gland, which is part of why it's associated with general menstrual cycle and endocrine support rather than acting like a direct hormone itself. Many women use products like this as part of a broader approach to supporting cycle regularity and general hormonal balance — but we want to be clear and direct: this is a dietary supplement, not a hormone replacement or a treatment for any diagnosed reproductive or endocrine condition. If you have an existing condition affecting your cycle or hormones, this should be discussed with a gynecologist rather than self-managed with a supplement alone.
Two Safety Points That Deserve More Than a Footnote
This is one of the more important products in our catalog to read the caution notes on carefully, and we'd rather explain why than just list warnings:
Not recommended for pregnant or nursing women. Given chaste berry's role in hormonal signaling, this is not a product to use during pregnancy or breastfeeding without explicit medical guidance.
Consult a physician if you're taking medication that affects blood clotting (anticoagulants), or if you have an estrogen-sensitive medical condition. This caution exists partly because of the Dong Quai component, which has traditionally been associated with effects on circulation and blood clotting, and partly because of chaste berry's own hormonal activity. If you're on hormonal birth control, hormone replacement therapy, or any other hormone-affecting medication, we'd also recommend looping in your doctor before combining it with this product, since the formula is specifically working in that same hormonal space.
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chaste Berry Tree (Vitex) Extract (Fruit), standardized to min. 1.5% Agnusides | 300 mg | Primary active ingredient |
| Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis), Root | 150 mg | Traditional women's health herb, included to round out the formula |
| Hypromellose | — | Vegetarian, cellulose-based capsule shell |
| Maltodextrin (non-GMO) | — | Filler/binding agent |
| Stearic Acid (vegetable source) | — | Flow agent |
| Silicon Dioxide | — | Anti-caking agent |
Vegetarian. Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, tree nut, or sesame ingredients.
Note: some retailer listings show a slightly different filler combination (Magnesium Stearate and Silica instead of Stearic Acid and Silicon Dioxide) — the two active ingredients and their amounts are consistent across all sources we checked. Always confirm against your specific bottle's current label.
Dosage Chart
| Detail | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| NOW Foods' official suggested use | 1 capsule daily |
| Some retailer listings note | 1 capsule twice daily — check your specific bottle's printed directions, as this has varied across sources |
| For adults only | Not intended for anyone under 18 |
| Not recommended for | Pregnant or nursing women |
| Requires physician consultation if | Taking anticoagulant medication, hormonal medication, or managing an estrogen-sensitive medical condition |
| Storage | Cool, dry place after opening |
Chaste Berry Alone vs. This Chaste Berry + Dong Quai Combination
| This NOW Foods Formula (Chaste Berry + Dong Quai) | Single-Ingredient Chaste Berry Products | |
|---|---|---|
| Active ingredients | Two traditional herbs working together | One herb only |
| Standardization | Standardized to 1.5% agnusides | Varies by brand, not always standardized |
| Traditional use basis | Western herbalism (chaste berry) + Traditional Chinese Medicine (dong quai) | Western herbalism only |
| Additional caution needed | Yes — Dong Quai's circulation-related properties add to the anticoagulant caution | Fewer combined interaction considerations |
| Best for | Those wanting a more complete traditional women's health formula | Those wanting to isolate chaste berry's effects specifically, or avoid Dong Quai |
If a customer is already taking blood-thinning medication or has been specifically advised to avoid Dong Quai, a single-ingredient chaste berry product may be the more appropriate choice — worth discussing with their doctor either way.
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