Vitex Agnus-castus - Other Uses

Other Uses

Historical uses, uses outside the scope of medicine.

• Galactagogue, historical usage in very low concentrations and not advisable today. However one recent study did find "Oral administration of 70 mg/kg/day of Vitex agnus-castus extract in lactation stages, significantly increased serum prolactin, compared with the control group of rats."
• Potential use as an insect repellent
• Used in supplements for male bodybuilders as a secondary component because of its effects on testosterone levels.