Hormonal Imbalance Caused by the Palm of Mary herb (Vitexagnus-Castus): A Review

Abstract

Mary's palm, chaste berries, monk's pepper, or wild lavender are all different names for one herb known for its ability to balance hormones in the body. During the Middle Ages, it was associated with the Greek goddess Hera, the protector of home, marriage, and fidelity, and Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility. It was believed to be able to curb sexual desire, so the monks used to eat it. Maryam herb indirectly affects many hormones such as Prolactin, progesterone, and estrogen. It treats menstrual symptoms, infertility, and menstrual syndrome because it involves some hormones in the female reproductive cycle. It works by activating the dopamine release in the brain, which leads to a decrease in the prolactin hormone in the pituitary gland, thus reducing the symptoms of PMS. Prolactin also causes a reduction in estrogen in women and testosterone in men. In addition to its role in promoting breast growth and milk production