Evidence supporting the use of: Casticin
For the body system: Estrogen

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Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 2

Casticin is a flavonoid compound primarily found in the plant Vitex agnus-castus, commonly known as chaste tree or chasteberry. Traditionally, extracts from this plant have been used in herbal medicine, particularly in Europe and parts of Asia, to support women's reproductive health. The use of casticin-containing chasteberry is associated with the management of menstrual disorders, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other symptoms related to hormonal imbalance, partly due to its perceived effects on the estrogen and progesterone systems.

However, direct evidence for casticin itself supporting estrogen regulation is limited. Most traditional claims focus on the whole plant extract rather than isolated casticin. Some in vitro and animal studies suggest that casticin and related flavonoids may interact with hormone receptors or influence hormonal pathways, but robust clinical data in humans are lacking. The majority of clinical research pertains to chasteberry extracts rather than purified casticin, and these studies often report modest benefits in PMS and menstrual regulation, effects that are presumed to result from dopaminergic activity and possible modulation of prolactin, rather than direct estrogenic effects.

Overall, the justification for using casticin to support the estrogen body system is primarily traditional, with limited direct scientific validation, and most available evidence is indirect or based on the effects of chasteberry preparations.

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