Evidence supporting the use of: Chinese Chastetree
For the health condition: Sex Drive (low)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Traditional
Rating (out of 5): 1

Chinese Chastetree (Vitex negundo) has a history of use in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine for a variety of ailments, including as a general tonic. In some traditional systems, it has been used to treat reproductive or sexual health issues, although the primary focus has often been on menstrual disorders, menopause symptoms, and gynecological complaints rather than specifically increasing sex drive. There are references in traditional texts to its potential use for "reproductive health," which can be interpreted broadly. However, direct evidence or widespread documentation of its use for low sex drive (libido) is limited, and it is not a prominent or classical aphrodisiac herb in the same way as others like ginseng or horny goat weed.

There is minimal scientific research investigating the effects of Chinese Chastetree on sexual desire or libido. Most of the modern research focuses on its anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antioxidant properties. No high-quality clinical trials have demonstrated a significant effect on sex drive. Thus, its use for supporting sex drive is justified mainly by traditional beliefs and anecdotal reports rather than robust scientific evidence.

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