Vitex Agnus Castus and Menstrual Health: A Review of Therapeutic Potential in Dysmenorrhea

Authors

  • Srishti Sharma Srishti Sharma School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India
  • Ankita Sharma School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/0m8jy970

Keywords:

Primary Dysmenorrhea, Agnus Castus, Non-Pharmacological Treatment, Menstrual Pain Relief.

Abstract

Dysmenorrhea has a significant impact on the quality of life of reproductive aged women during their menstrual cycle. The condition is often overlooked. Severe cramps are the hallmark for primary dysmenorrhea. But severe menstrual cramps and other symptoms may reduce whatever social life women are able to muster. Affecting overall quality of daily life, it lowers work achievement and increases any kind of absenteeism. This paper discusses the division of primary and secondary dysmenorrhea. It also summarizes risk factors that can lead to primary dysmenorrhea, such as the gene predisposition and age-related but it also highlights the role of Vitex Agnus Castus, the traditional Chinese medicine method for relieving physical discomfort and symptoms of primary dysmenorrhea during menstrual periods. Through modulating hormone levels, this product affects the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis, but has no direct impact on lutein hormone (LH) or follicle stimulating hormone FSH. The extract helps to relieve the psychological and physical symptoms closely associated with dysmenorrhea. Agnus Castus is supported by many clinical studies and has no known drug interactions. Through various studies the extract's solid safety profile makes it a reliable possible alternative treatment for primary dysmenorrhea when compared with traditional therapies. It is non-pharmacological pain relief treatment while providing nutritional values and almost no side effects.

Author Biographies

  • Srishti Sharma Srishti Sharma, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India

    Student, MSc. Nutrition and Dietetics, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India

  • Ankita Sharma, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India

    Assistant Professor, Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, School of Allied Health Sciences, Manav Rachna International Institute of Research And Studies, Delhi, New Delhi, India

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2025-09-24

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Vitex Agnus Castus and Menstrual Health: A Review of Therapeutic Potential in Dysmenorrhea. (2025). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 16(4), 22-29. https://doi.org/10.37506/0m8jy970