Vitex agnus-castus: Botanical features and area, chemical composition of fruit, pharmacological properties, and medicinal uses
Journal: Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science
Year: 2022

This review is based on published data on the fruits of the chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus L.), a traditional medicinal plant used to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS). The review summarizes and analyzes the existing literature on the chemical composition and pharmacological properties of the fruit extract and its individual chemical compounds. According to the current data, the presence of 20 flavonoids, 10 iridoids, 11 phenolic acids, three diterpene alkaloids, and 12 terpenes was confirmed i