Vitex agnus castus: Successful treatment of moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome

Prilepskaya, Prilepskaya V.N.; Ledina, A V; Tagiyeva, A.V.; Revazova, F.S.

doi:10.1016/j.maturitas.2006.06.017

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“…174 Chasteberry was recently reported to reduce premenstrual symptoms in an open study of 118 women with PMDD. 175 Chasteberry and fluoxetine were both reported to be effective in an RCT of 41 women with PMDD; however, fluoxetine was better for emotional symptoms and chasteberry was better for physical symptoms. 176 The evidence-based reviews concluded that RCTs have not suggested consistent benefit for Ginkgo biloba, evening primrose oil and homeopathic treatments but that initial positive RCTs suggest further study of massage, 177 reflexology, 178 chiropractic manipulation 179 and biofeedback.…”

Section: Herbal Complementary and Other Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Burden of Illness and Treatment Update

Pearlstein¹,

Steiner²

2012

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103

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291Five percent of menstruating women have severe premenstrual symptoms and impairment of functioning defined as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Clinically significant premenstrual symptoms occur in at least an additional 20% of menstruating women. The diagnosis of PMDD should be confirmed by prospective symptom charting over 2 menstrual cycles to confirm the timing of the symptoms and to rule out other diagnoses. The burden of illness of PMDD includes disruption of parenting and partner relationships and decreased productivity in work roles. In addition, women with PMDD have increased use of health care services such as clinician visits and increased use of prescription medications and over-the-counter preparations. The etiology of PMDD is multifactorial. In particular, dysregulation of the serotonin and allopregnanolone systems is implicated. Several effective treatment options exist, including serotonergic antidepressant medications and an oral contraceptive that contains ethinyl estradiol and drosperinone. In addition, other hormones that suppress ovulation, anxiolytics, cognitive therapy, chasteberry and calcium may be helpful.Cinq pour cent des femmes menstruées ont des symptômes prémenstruels sévères et une incapacité du fonctionnement appelée trouble dysphorique prémenstruel (TDPM). Au moins 20 % de femmes menstruées de plus ont des symptômes prémenstruels cliniquement significatifs. Il faut confirmer le diagnostic de TDPM en suivant les symptômes de façon prospective au cours de deux cycles menstruels afin de confirmer le moment de l'apparition des symptômes et d'exclure d'autres diagnostics. Le fardeau morbide imposé par le TDPM comprend la perturbation des relations avec les enfants et le partenaire et une baisse de productivité au travail. Les femmes atteintes de TDPM ont en outre recours davantage aux services de santé comme les visites aux cliniciens et prennent davantage de médicaments d'ordonnance et en vente libre. L'étiologie du TDPM est multifactorielle. La dysrégulation des systèmes de la sérotonine et de l'allopregnanolone en particulier est mise en cause. Il existe plus d'un traitement efficace possible, y compris des antidépresseurs sérotonin-ergiques et un contraceptif oral qui contient de l'éthinyloestradiol et de la drosperinone. D'autres hormones qui bloquent l'ovulation, des anxiolytiques, la thérapie cognitive, le gattilier (Vitex agnus castus) et le calcium peuvent en outre aider. Review Paper Examen critique DiagnosisAbout 80% of women report at least mild premenstrual symptoms, 20%-50% report moderate-to-severe premenstrual symptoms, and about 5% report severe symptoms for several days with impairment of functioning.

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Section: Herbal Complementary and Other Treatmentsmentioning

confidence: 97%

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Burden of Illness and Treatment Update

Pearlstein¹,

Steiner²

2012

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103

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“…Traditionally, VAC fruit extract has been used in the treatment of many female conditions, including menstrual disorders (amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhoea), premenstrual syndrome (PMS), corpus luteum insufficiency, infertility, acne, menopause and disrupted lactation (Daniele, Thompson Coon, Pittler, & Ernst, 2005;Prilepskaya, Ledina, Tagiyeva, & Revazova, 2006). Because of its dopaminergic effect, VAC could be considered as an efficient alternative phytotherapeutic drug in the treatment of slight hyperprolactinaemia (Meier, Berger, Hoberg, Sticher, & Schaffner, 2000).…”

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confidence: 99%

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Vitex agnus-castus L. fruits and leaves essential oils

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“…Vitex agnus castus is very common plant which is used to address the hormonal issues. It acts on pitutary gland which regulates the levels of progesterone and estrogen in the blood (Prilepskaya et al 2006;Bedi and Shenefelt 2002). Water and ethanol extract of leaves and fruits of Vitex agnus castus are reported to be very good antioxidant agents (Salam et al 2007).…”

Section: Treatment Of Acne Recommended In Ayurvedamentioning

confidence: 99%

Different approaches of alternative medicines in acne vulgaris treatment

Ghosh

Nagore

Kadbhane

et al. 2011

Orient Pharm Exp Med

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Acne vulgaris is common dermatological disorder primarily acts on children and adolescents. This affects approximately 80% of the population between the ages of 12-25 years. The clinically used anti-acne drugs suffer from the disadvantage of side effects and high cost of treatment. Alternative to these drugs are traditional medicines and natural products, which offer a great hope in the identification of bioactive lead compounds and their development into drugs for the treatment of skin disorder like acne vulgaris. The use of traditional medicines and phytopharmaceuticals for treating various skin ailments dates back several centuries. The aim of the present review is to compile relevant data on the mechanisms of action of various natural compounds from ethnomedicinal plants and their role in the resolution of acne vulgaris. An attempt is also being made to enumerate the possible leads from Indian traditional medicinal system for the treatment of acne. We tried to provide the readers with the array of outcome variables, which can be further worked upon in clinical studies. Finally, this paper puts forth issues that need to be addressed by researchers in the future.

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Vitex agnus castus: Successful treatment of moderate to severe premenstrual syndrome

Cited by 24 publications

References 15 publications

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Burden of Illness and Treatment Update

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder: Burden of Illness and Treatment Update

Chemical composition and antimicrobial activity of Vitex agnus-castus L. fruits and leaves essential oils

Different approaches of alternative medicines in acne vulgaris treatment

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