Vitex

The kind Vitex is a kind of plants of the family of the Verbénacée S of approximately 250 species.

Recent phylogenetic research resulted in placing it in the family of the Lamiacées (subfamily of Viticoidaeae).

Some species

Vitex cymosa Bert. ex Spreng.
Vitex divaricata Sw.
Vitex incised Lam.
Vitex negundo - the privet of China or blue lily of the valley
Vitex agnus castus - the gatillier, gives a named spice " pepper of the moines"

Medical use

Vitex agnus castus or Gatillier is used for its hormonal effects

External bonds

medical use of the vitex

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