The objective of this study was to assess the effect of Vitex agnus castus (VACS) extract in the alleviation of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The study was designed as a double-blind, placebo controlled trial in two parallels groups (15 patients each). Treatment phase lasted 3 consequent menstrual cycles (2*30 drops/day=1.8 ml of VACS) or placebo. For assessment of the efficacy visual ...

The objective of this study was to assess the effect of Vitex agnus castus (VACS) extract in the alleviation of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. The study was designed as a double-blind, placebo controlled trial in two parallels groups (15 patients each). Treatment phase lasted 3 consequent menstrual cycles (2*30 drops/day=1.8 ml of VACS) or placebo. For assessment of the efficacy visual ...

Four phenolics, salviaplebeiaside (1), γ-tocopherol (2), chrysosplenol-D (4), and isovitexin (5), along with α-tocoquinone (3) and β-sitosterol (6) were isolated from the aerial parts of Vitex negundo var. cannabifolia. The isolation was performed using bio-assay tracking experiments. The structures of compounds 1-5 were established by spectroscopic means. The antibacterial activities of the co...

UNLABELLED PREMISE OF THE STUDY Microsatellite loci were developed for Vitex rotundifolia, an endangered species isolated to Lake Biwa, to investigate its genetic diversity and population structure. • METHODS AND RESULTS Ten primer sets were identified in Japanese populations of V. rotundifolia. The number of alleles per locus ranged from one to six and gene diversity per locus ranged from...

Supercritical fluid extract of leaves of Vitex negundo was tested for its antimicrobial potential and was compared with that of ethanol extract, ether extract and hydrodistilled oil of leaves. The chemical constituents of extracts were studied by chromatographic techniques. Extracts were evaluated for antimicrobial potential against bacterial strains like Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtili...

Retinal pathologic angiogenesis is the leading cause of blindness in human generate from age-relatedmacular degeneration (AMD), diabetic retinopathy and premature (ROP).The aim this studyis to investigate effect vitex agnus castus leave extract on induced retinal rabbitsby intravitreal injection VEGF. Alcoholic prepared formulated forintravitreal injection. Twenty four pigmented rabbits include...

Background: Sexual dysfunction is one of the most common problems following menopause. This study aimed to evaluate effect cinnamon and vitex on improving sexual function in postmenopausal women. Methods: was a randomized triple-blind clinical trial with control group. Randomized sampling used allocate women into three cinnamon, vitex, placebo groups 35. A index utilized before two months after...

Fresh leaves of vitex negundu were collected and macroscopic and microscopic characters were determined. Soxhlet extraction of the powdered leavers was carried out using petroleum ether (40:60) and chloroform. Idenitification of important phytoconstituents was carried out. Characterization by TLC showed the presence of vitexin. The processed leaf extract was tested for antimicrobial activity. T...