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Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus L.)

Chaste tree is a deciduous aromatic shrub native to Mediterranean Europe, central Asia and parts of India, but now widely cultivated in sub-tropical regions. Small lilac-like flowers grow in whorls on long spikes and produce purple peppercorn-shaped berries. Chaste tree is also known as chasteberry, Agnus-castus or Monk's pepper.

Traditional use: Chaste tree has been used since the time of ancient Greece and Rome, where it p...

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