Product Overview

Chasteberry Fruit Powder (Vitex agnus-castus extract) is a highly valued botanical ingredient with a long history in traditional herbal medicine, particularly for supporting women’s hormonal balance and reproductive health. Sourced from the dried berries of the chaste tree, this natural powder is rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, iridoid glycosides, and terpenoids, which contribute to its therapeutic potential.

At Botanical Essence, we specialize in delivering high-purity chasteberry fruit powder with standardized active compounds, ensuring consistent quality for manufacturers, formulators, and health supplement brands. Our product undergoes rigorous quality control, from raw material selection to final packaging, to meet international safety and efficacy standards.

Key Features & Specifications

Product Identity

  • Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus L.
  • Part Used: Dried fruit (berries)
  • Form: Fine, free-flowing powder
  • Color: Brown to yellowish-brown
  • Odor & Taste: Characteristic herbal aroma and slightly bitter taste
  • Particle Size: 100% passes through 80 mesh

Standardized Active Compounds

  • Flavonoid Content: ≥4% (HPLC)
  • Assay (Typical): 4.12% (as per COA)

Quality & Purity Standards

Our chasteberry fruit powder is manufactured under GMP-compliant facilities, ensuring:
✔ Low Moisture Content: ≤5.0% (Loss on Drying)
✔ Minimal Ash Residue: ≤5.0%
✔ Heavy Metal Compliance:

  • Arsenic (As): ≤1.5 ppm
  • Lead (Pb): ≤2 ppm
  • Cadmium (Cd): ≤1 ppm
  • Mercury (Hg): ≤0.1 ppm

    ✔ Pesticide-Free: No detectable residues (DDT, BHC, PCNB, Methamidophos, Parathion)

    ✔ Microbiological Safety:
  • Total Plate Count: ≤1,000 CFU/g
  • Yeast & Mold: ≤100 CFU/g
  • Pathogens (Salmonella, E. coli, Staphylococcus aureus): Negative

Packaging & Storage

  • Packaging: 25 kg/fiber drum (customizable options available)
  • Shelf Life: 2 years (when stored properly)
  • Storage Conditions:
  • Keep in sealed, airtight containers
  • Store in a cool, dry, and dark environment
  • Protect from moisture, light, and pest contamination

Scientific Benefits & Applications

1. Hormonal Balance & PMS Relief

Chasteberry fruit powder is widely recognized for its dopaminergic activity, which helps regulate prolactin and progesterone levels, making it a natural solution for:

  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Reduces mood swings, breast tenderness, bloating, and headaches
  • Menstrual Regularity: Supports cycle normalization in women with irregular periods
  • Mastalgia (Breast Pain): Alleviates cyclic breast discomfort linked to hormonal fluctuations

Clinical Note: While traditionally used as a galactagogue (milk production enhancer), modern research does not strongly support this application. Its primary benefits lie in hormonal modulation rather than lactation support.

2. Fertility Support

Chasteberry extract may enhance female fertility by:

  • Stimulating ovulation in women with luteal phase defects
  • Balancing estrogen and progesterone ratios
  • Improving follicular development (studies suggest potential benefits for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS))

3. Menopause Symptom Management

For women experiencing menopausal transitions, chasteberry fruit powder may help:

  • Reduce hot flashes & night sweats (especially when combined with St. John’s Wort)
  • Improve sleep quality by addressing hormonal insomnia
  • Ease mood disturbances (anxiety, irritability)

4. Potential Anti-Proliferative Effects

Emerging research indicates that chasteberry extract may exhibit anti-tumor properties, particularly in:

  • Prostate health: Inhibiting benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) cell proliferation
  • Breast & cervical cell lines (preliminary in vitro studies)

Disclaimer: Further clinical trials are needed to confirm these effects.

5. Additional Traditional Uses

  • Libido Regulation: Historically used to modulate sexual desire (though clinical evidence is limited)
  • Acne Management: May help hormonal acne due to its anti-androgenic effects

Industry Applications

Our high-quality chasteberry fruit powder is ideal for:
✅ Dietary Supplements (Capsules, Tablets, Powders)
✅ Herbal Teas & Functional Beverages
✅ Women’s Health Formulations (PMS, fertility, menopause blends)
✅ Cosmeceuticals (Hormonal skincare products)
✅ Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Development

Formulation Compatibility

  • Solubility: Partially soluble in water; fully soluble in ethanol or glycol-based solutions
  • Stability: Stable under normal storage conditions (avoid excessive heat & humidity)
  • Synergistic Blends: Works well with St. John’s Wort, Dong Quai, Black Cohosh, and Magnesium

Why Choose Botanical Essence?

As a trusted supplier of premium botanical extracts, we provide:
✔ Consistent Potency & Purity – Every batch is third-party tested for active compounds and contaminants.
✔ Sustainable Sourcing – Ethically harvested chasteberry fruits from verified cultivators.
✔ Customizable Solutions – Available in standardized extracts, organic, or conventional grades.
✔ Regulatory Compliance – Meets USP, EP, and FDA cGMP standards for dietary supplements.
✔ Bulk & Wholesale Supply – Competitive pricing for manufacturers, private label brands, and distributors.

How to Order

For bulk inquiries, samples, or custom formulations, contact our expert team:

📧 Email: [email protected]
🌍 Global Shipping: Fast, reliable delivery for B2B clients worldwide

Botanical Essence – Your trusted partner in high-quality chasteberry fruit powder and botanical extracts.

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