Food supplement with chasteberry
Chasteberry according to Dr. med. Michalzik
High-quality chasteberry extract from carefully selected fruits of the plant Vitex agnus-castus. The plant extract used is standardized to 5 % vitexin, representing consistent and controlled quality.
Chasteberry is one of the most traditional plant extracts in Europe and has been valued for centuries. In modern herbal science, particular attention is paid to the characteristic compound vitexin, to which high-quality extracts are specifically standardized. This standardization ensures that each capsule contains a defined and reliable extract quality.
Only the ripe fruits of Vitex agnus-castus are used for this extract. Extraction is carried out gently using the proven solvents water and ethanol in order to preserve the plant’s natural profile of active compounds as effectively as possible.
The chasteberry extract used is free from pesticides, fertilizers and other undesirable residues. Processing takes place under high quality standards with a focus on purity, transparency, and traceability.
By focusing on a single, standardized plant extract, this product is particularly suitable for users who value a clear composition, verifiable quality, and a minimalist formulation.
Suitable for vegans & vegetarians!
Developed by physicians, laboratory-tested and manufactured in Germany.
Important questions about chasteberry
What is chasteberry?
Chasteberry is a traditionally used plant whose fruits are botanically known as Vitex agnus-castus. It has been used in European herbal tradition for centuries and is now available as a standardized extract.
What does “standardized to vitexin” mean?
Standardization to vitexin means that the plant extract contains a defined, consistent level of this characteristic compound. This ensures consistent quality from batch to batch.
Which part of the plant is used for chasteberry?
Only the fruits of the plant are used for high-quality chasteberry extracts, as they contain the relevant plant compounds in concentrated form.
Why are water and ethanol used as extraction solvents?
Water and ethanol are well-established solvents in the production of plant extracts. They allow gentle extraction of the natural constituents and are removed again after the extraction process.
How can a high-quality chasteberry extract be identified?
A high-quality extract is characterized by the use of defined plant parts, clear standardization to a marker compound such as vitexin, transparent manufacturing processes, and the absence of unnecessary additives.
Is chasteberry a single-ingredient product?
Yes, this product is a single-ingredient formulation and contains exclusively chasteberry extract without additional plant-based or synthetic additives.