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Vitex
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Definition
: A genus of trees in the VERBENACEAE (sometimes classified in the LAMIACEAE) family containing assorted flavonoids with possible analgesic and antineoplastic properties. The fruit of these trees is used in herbal preparations.
Other names
agnus-
castus, Vitex; Vitices; Vitex agnus castus; Trees, Chasteberry; Tree, Chasteberry; Chastetrees; Chasteberry Trees; Chastetree; Chasteberry Tree; Vitex agnus-
castus
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CAS Registry & name
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Source
Agnolyt
76359-33-6
*Vitex
*Plant Extracts.
Z Allgeimeinmed 51(35):1645;1975