Chaste Tree Berries - 75g

• Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus
• Common Name: Chaste Tree Berries, Chasteberry, Monk’s Pepper
• Plant Part: Berry
• Form: Whole dried berries
• Flavour Profile: Peppery, aromatic, slightly bitter

• Traditional women’s monthly rhythm routines
• Tea blends and simple infusions made with lightly crushed berries
• Tincture preparations using standard herbal methods
• Botanical extract projects for topical formulations
• Home apothecary use where a whole aromatic berry is preferred

Chaste Tree Berries Is For:

• Long-term style herbal routines centred around women’s monthly rhythm support
• Home apothecary preparation for tinctures and crushed-berry infusions
• Blend making where a peppery, aromatic berry note is useful
• Herbal cupboards that favour traditional whole-berry botanicals

Chaste Tree Berries Is Not For:

• Mild, sweet-tasting herbal tea preferences
• Quick-steep herbal routines where no crushing is wanted
• Single-cup, instant-style botanical use

• As a Tea: Lightly crush about 3 g of berries, pour 1 cup of freshly boiled water over them, cover, and infuse for 10 to 15 minutes, then strain well.
• As a Tincture: Macerate crushed berries in alcohol using standard herbal methods, then strain and bottle.
• As a Blend Ingredient: Lightly crush before combining with other suitable herbs for infusion blends.
• As a Topical Extract Project: Prepare an extract using your usual method for external-use formulations.
• Processing Tip: Crushing the berries helps improve aroma and extraction.
• Processing Tip: Use a fine strainer to help reduce sediment in the final cup.

• Avoid use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
• Not suitable for children.
• Consult a qualified healthcare practitioner before use if you have a medical condition, a hormone-sensitive condition, or take medication.
• Discontinue use if any adverse reaction occurs.
• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Q: Do I need to crush the berries before brewing?
A: Light crushing helps release the aromatic compounds and usually gives a fuller, more expressive infusion.

Q: What does chasteberry taste like?
A: It has a peppery, aromatic profile with a slightly bitter finish, which is why it is often softened in blends with gentler herbs.

Q: Is this better suited to short-term or steady use?
A: In traditional practice, it is more often approached as a steady, longer-term style botanical rather than a one-off cup.

Q: Can I use the berries whole in a tincture?
A: They are usually lightly crushed first to help improve extraction.

Q: Why choose whole berries instead of powder?
A: Whole berries keep well, are versatile for both infusions and tinctures, and let you crush only what you need at the time of preparation.

Q: What herbs does chasteberry pair well with in blends?
A: It is often combined with softer, more rounded botanicals that help balance its peppery, slightly bitter character.

Q: How should Chaste Tree Berries be stored after opening?
A: Keep them tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight to help protect aroma and quality.