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Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Caution urged for use of chasteberry for gynecologic conditions
November 3rd, 2005
Caution is urged for the use of chasteberry for gynecologic conditions; clinical studies would provide clarification. "For centuries, chasteberry has been used to treat many hormone-related gynecologic conditions. The current literature supports the use of chasteberry for cyclical breast discomfort and premenstrual syndrome; data on its use for menstrual irregularities and fertility disorders are weak," wrote scientists from the United States. "Its traditional use as a galactagogue (i.e., a substance that enhances breast milk production) is not well supported in the literature and should be discouraged," according to B. Roemheld-Hamm. "There are no...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-11-03)
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