In medieval times, the chasteberry (botanically known as Vitex agnus-castus) was thought to suppress the libido of both males and females. Legend has it that monks once chewed on the dried berries in an effort to adhere to their vows of celibacy. Tod...
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In medieval times, the chasteberry (botanically known as Vitex agnus-castus) was thought to suppress the libido of both males and females. Legend has it that monks once chewed on the dried berries in an effort to adhere to their vows of celibacy. Today, it's clear that the herb does not affect sexual drive, but chasteberry does have an important role to play in the maintenance of healthy reproductive tracts and menstrual cycles in women. In Europe, chasteberry is now recommended more often than any other herb for these reasons.
Indigenous to the Mediterranean region, the chaste tree--actually a small shrub that bears violet flowers and reddish black berries--is now found in subtropical climates around the globe. In the fall, its ripe berries are dried and used medicinally. Similar to peppercorns in shape, chasteberries also have a peppery taste. Other common names for this herb include vitex, monk's pepper, and chaste tree berry.
Chasteberry herb may enhance the body's own regulatory action of the endocrine system, and particularly the "master gland", the pituitary gland. This gland, located at the base of the brain, is responsible for hormone release affecting such things as breast milk production and progesterone levels in women.
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Directions
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1 tea bag for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water into the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the tea).
Iced tea brewing method (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 tea bags into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the bags. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water].
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