Reviving Vitex Berry Essential Oil, derived from the berries and seeds of the Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus castus), is cherished as a powerful balancer of female energy. Steam distilled from wild-crafted Vitex grown in Bosnia, this thin, herbaceous oil carries minty-fruity thyme undertones and has been historically celebrated for its harmonizing effects.
In ancient Athens, women ceremoniously consumed the Vitex berry for purification and balance. Today, its essential oil is revered for supporting body-mind equilibrium, particularly in alignment with the moon-time cycle.
Key Benefits
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Female Energy Support: Helps balance maiden, mother, and maven cycles
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Body Harmony: Aromatherapeutic ally for re-equilibrating during moon phases
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Mind & Spirit: Historically used for purification and inner calm
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Versatile Aromatherapy: Excellent for baths, topical pulse points, and blending
Botanical Details
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Botanical Name: Vitex agnus castus
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Botanical Family: Verbanaceae
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Extraction Method: Steam distilled
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Plant Part Distilled: Berries and seeds
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Country of Origin: Bosnia
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Cultivation Method: Wild-crafted
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Consistency: Thin
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Scent Description: Herbaceous with hints of minty-fruity thyme
Blends Well With
Rose, Lavender, Frankincense, Cypress, Juniper, Geranium, Grapefruit, Marjoram
Uses
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Topical: Apply sparingly, one drop at a time, to wrists, tummy, or pulse points
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Bath: Add to a warm bath for balancing moon-time rituals
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Aromatherapy: Combine with Geranium or Marjoram for a harmonizing blend
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Blending: Excellent for custom essential oil blends supporting female wellness
Contraindications: Avoid use during pregnancy or while using BCP, IUD, or HRT.
Experience
Vitex Berry Essential Oil is a heritage botanical, written in the works of Pliny the Elder, Dioscorides, Homer, and Hippocrates for its balancing properties. Its delicate yet potent aroma uplifts the spirit, harmonizes the body, and encourages a mindful connection to cyclical rhythms. A single drop in your self-care routine invites ancient wisdom and modern vitality.
“Vitex is now available as an essential oil, either from the leaf or the seed (stronger activity). It can be used externally, but start out slowly as women report differing results of activity levels.”
~ Keville & Green, Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Art
