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Re: Vitex-Chaste Tree Berry
From: Leslie (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 20 Feb 2001 16:57:28 -0800
Christina,
I know a number of ladies who take vitex, all at varying doses. Some ladies
find the capsules worked fine for them, while others found that only the
tincture seemed to do the trick. Also, the dosage seems to vary for each
person. I would suggest that if you were spotting, then that dose was too
high for you, and you are better off keeping to the lower dosage. If, after
5 or 6 months, you still see no result, you might want to consider getting
an herb grinder (or coffee mill used only for herbs - one that you can pulse
so the herbs are not heated) you might wish to consider making your own
tincture. It is a lot cheaper than purchasing it by the bottle.
Also, what are you doing with your diet? Are you keeping an eye on the carb
intake? Many women will have little or no success with herbs (or medication
sometimes) if they can't keep down the carbs. You might also wish to
consider having a hot cup of tea with a wedge of lemon in the mornings. It
is supposed to help cleanse the liver (or something like that), which makes
it easier for the herbs to do their work. I admit, I don't do this
regularly, but I know several ladies who swear this has made a difference in
their progress with PCOS.
Leslie
> Thanks Leslie...it's nice to know it does work...I couldn't find anyone
> who had taken it to verify that for me. 2 capsules = 800mg whole fruit.
> I can't figure it out either and that's why I'm asking how much is the
> usual dose. I was taking the full dose when I started taking it and I
> was having spotting for like a day every couple of weeks. This seemed
> very not normal and I reduced the dose. I can't buy a tincture here
> (I'm in Canada). I would have to order the whole fruit and make it
> myself. Do you think I should try and go back to the full recommended
> dose? Any insight would be appreciated. :)
>
> >Hi Christina,
> >
> >How many mg is 3 capsules? I'm taking it in the tincture format, 40
drops, 4
> >x daily, which works out to about 30 mg (120/day?) a shot. Also, be aware
> >that it may take a while longer to see results with Vitex. It will be
> >working, but subtly, and you may not notice results for up to 6 months.
It
> >works by building up in your system, so it is important to keep taking it
> >regularly. I didn't see any changes for over 5 months when I started
taking
> >it. It does help, so long as you are willing to keep at it! It took a lot
of
> >time to get the system out of whack, so allow it some time to gently
reverse
> >itself!
> >
> >Leslie
> >
> >> Hi...It was nice to finally read of someone else taking Vitex. I was
> >> wondering...I've been using the Sundown Herbals brand of Vitex and it
> >> says to take 2 capsules 3 times daily for maximum results....what is
the
> >> standard dosage? I mean, if you were to see a holistic doctor what
would
> >> they prescribe...anyone with any information/success stories, it would
> >> be great to hear from you. I was afraid to take the full recommended
> >> dosage on the label, so I'm taking 1 capsule 3 times daily. I've been
> >> taking it since November 2000 (it's now Feb. 2001) and have yet to see
> >> any results which is getting a bit frustrating. Thanks!
> >>
> >> --
> >> Christina :)
> >>
>
> --
> Christina :)
>
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