Vitex Berry Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by Gaia Herbs
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Vitex Berry against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Vitex Berry is a dietary supplement by Gaia Herbs with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for premenstrual syndrome (pms), irregular or absent menstrual periods, cyclical breast pain (mastalgia).Based on those ingredients, 121 medications have a known interaction with it, the most serious rated moderate. The ingredients most likely to interact are organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract. Use the checker below to test your specific medication, or read the full HelloPharmacist Interaction Report.
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HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs
Four independent checks of what is known — a summary of the available information, not a grade of the product itself.
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None of the active ingredients could be matched to our evidence database, so intended use can't be graded.
Why this rating?
- None of the active ingredients could be matched to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so intended use can't be graded against our evidence data.
Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.
Why this rating?
- The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
- “organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract” is listed as a grouped ingredient — the label gives one combined amount (1,000 mg) without saying how much of each component you get.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our interaction database.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was nothing to check interactions against.
None of the active ingredients could be matched to our safety data.
Why this rating?
- We couldn't match any ingredient to a HelloPharmacist monograph, so there was no safety data to measure.
HelloPharmacist summaryFully disclosed formula with no assessable stated purpose. Medication interactions could not be assessed, and safety information could not be assessed.
Assessment coverage: 0 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Jan 23, 2023.
This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed
General information
Key facts about Vitex Berry, straight from the product label.
| Brand | Gaia Herbs |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 60 Vegan Liquid Phyto-Cap(s)(R) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Jan 23, 2023 |
| DSLD ID | 273430 |
| Product type | Botanical |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegan, Vegetarian, Women (not pregnant or lactating), Adult Female (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free |
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Supplement Facts
The label details for Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calorie(s) | -- |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 Gram(s) | 1% |
| Agnuside | 3 mg | -- |
| organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract | 1000 mg | -- |
Other ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Hypromellose
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Formulation
New Look Same Formula
Traditionally for maintaining a healthy hormone balance & keeping your cycle regular Helps maintain healthy progesterone levels
Natural separation may occur. This does not affect product quality.
Vegan
Gluten-free Soy-free
Formula
Women
FDA Statement of Identity
Herbal Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Suggested Use Adults take 2 capsules daily in the morning. Best results obtained with long-term use.
Precautions
Not for use during pregnancy or lactation. If you have a medical condition or take medications, please consult with your doctor before use.
Store away from children.
Use only as directed on label. Safety-sealed for your protection.
Storage
Keep bottle capped at all times and store in a cool, dry place.
FDA Disclaimer Statement
This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Seals/Symbols
EST 1987 USA Integrity Purity Potency
Certified B Corporation
General Statements
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Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs label
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View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs
This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.
Serving size2 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.
Organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract
Interacts with121 drugs
Vitex (chasteberry) is an herbal remedy most often used for PMS and menstrual cycle problems, and the strongest evidence is for easing some PMS sympto...
Organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract monograph & interactions- › Agnuside
Other (inactive) ingredients: Vegetable Glycerin, Water, Hypromellose. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs Drug Interactions
Vitex Berry contains a single active ingredient, and it has known interactions with 121 medications. Here’s the picture, then you can look up your own drug.
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Individual Drug Interactions
The ingredients in Vitex Berry interact with 121 drugs. Click any drug to see the details.
1 of the 1 ingredient in Vitex Berry interact with drugs. Each result below shows which ingredient is responsible. organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract
AcepromazineAtravet
How Acepromazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Acepromazine interactionAcetophenazineTindal
How Acetophenazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Acetophenazine interactionAmitriptyline, PerphenazineEtrafon, Etrafon-A, Etrafon-Forte, Triavil
How Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Amitriptyline, Perphenazine interactionApomorphineAPO-go, APO-go Pen, APO-go PFS, Apokyn, Uprima
How Apomorphine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Apomorphine interactionApomorphine HydrochlorideKynmobi
How Apomorphine Hydrochloride interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Apomorphine Hydrochloride interactionAripiprazoleAbilify, Abilify Maintena, Abilify Mycite
How Aripiprazole interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Aripiprazole interactionAripiprazole LauroxilAristada, Aristada Initio Kit
How Aripiprazole Lauroxil interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Aripiprazole Lauroxil interactionArmodafinilNuvigil
How Armodafinil interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Armodafinil interactionAsenapineSaphris, Secuado
How Asenapine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Asenapine interactionBazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated EstrogensDuavee
How Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Bazedoxifene Acetate, Conjugated Estrogens interactionBenserazide, LevodopaMadopar, Prolopa
How Benserazide, Levodopa interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Benserazide, Levodopa interactionBirth Control PillsBirth control pills
How Birth Control Pills interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractContraceptive Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with oral contraceptives.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Birth Control Pills interactionBrexpiprazoleRexulti
How Brexpiprazole interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs, Dopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Brexpiprazole interactionBromocriptineParlodel
How Bromocriptine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Bromocriptine interactionButaperazineRepoise
How Butaperazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Butaperazine interactionCarbidopa, LevodopaDhivy, Rytary, Sinemet, Sinemet CR
How Carbidopa, Levodopa interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Carbidopa, Levodopa interactionCarbidopa, Levodopa, EntacaponeStalevo
How Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Carbidopa, Levodopa, Entacapone interactionCariprazine HydrochlorideVraylar
How Cariprazine Hydrochloride interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Cariprazine Hydrochloride interactionCarphenazineProketazin
How Carphenazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Carphenazine interactionChlorpromazineThorazine, Thorazine Spansules
How Chlorpromazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Chlorpromazine interactionChlorprothixeneTaractan
How Chlorprothixene interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Chlorprothixene interactionClozapineClozaril, Versacloz
How Clozapine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Clozapine interactionConjugated EstrogensCenestin, Enjuvia, Premarin, Premarin Vaginal Cream
How Conjugated Estrogens interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Conjugated Estrogens interactionConjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone AcetatePremplus, Prempro
How Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Conjugated Estrogens, Medroxyprogesterone Acetate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MeprobamatePMB 200, PMB 400
How Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Conjugated Estrogens, Meprobamate interactionConjugated Estrogens, MethyltestosteronePremarin with Methyltestosterone
How Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Conjugated Estrogens, Methyltestosterone interactionCyamemazineTercian
How Cyamemazine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractAntipsychotic Drugs Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Cyamemazine interactionCyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl EstradiolDiane-35, Dianette
How Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractEstrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Cyproterone Acetate, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDesogestrel, Ethinyl EstradiolDesogen, Marvelon, Marvelon 21, Marvelon 28, Mircette, Ortho-Cept +2 more
How Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractContraceptive Drugs, Estrogens Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with oral contraceptives.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Desogestrel, Ethinyl Estradiol interactionDopamineIntropin
How Dopamine interacts with Vitex Berry — through 1 ingredient. Tap an ingredient for the detail:
Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry ExtractDopamine Agonists Moderate
Interaction Summary
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Read the full Organic Chaste Tree (vitex Agnus-castus) Berry Extract + Dopamine interactionEach ingredient & the kinds of drugs it affects
For each ingredient in Vitex Berry with known interactions, here are the types of medications it can affect. Open any type for the detail — or search your exact drug in the checker above.
organic Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus) berry extract
Antipsychotic Drugs
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of antipsychotic drugs.
Vitex agnus-castus might interfere with the action of dopamine antagonists such as antipsychotic drugs due to its dopamine agonist effects.
Contraceptive Drugs
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with oral contraceptives.
Vitex agnus-castus might interfere with the efficacy of oral contraceptives due to possible hormone modulating activity.
Dopamine Agonists
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with dopamine agonists.
Vitex agnus-castus might potentiate the actions of dopaminergic agonists due to possible dopaminergic effects.
Estrogens
Theoretically, vitex agnus-castus could interfere with the activity of estrogens.
Vitex agnus-castus has hormone modulating activity that can interfere with the efficacy of hormone replacement therapy.
Metoclopramide (Reglan)
Theoretically, dopaminergic effects of vitex agnus-castus could interfere with metoclopramide.
Vitex agnus-castus might interfere with the action of dopamine antagonists such as metoclopramide due to its possible dopaminergic effects.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Vitex Berry, from the product label.
Gaia Herbs
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- Gaia Herbs, Inc.
- Street Address
- 101 Gaia Herbs Drive
- City
- Brevard
- State
- NC
- ZipCode
- 28712
- Web Address
- www.gaiaherbs.com
Vitex Berry by Gaia Herbs: Common Questions
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The Full Monographs Behind Vitex Berry’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Vitex Berry's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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The 23 references behind this product’s interaction data
Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.
Vitex Agnus-castus 23 references
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