Product Name: Chasteberry Extract
Botanical Name: Vitex agnus-castus L.
Used Part: Fruit
Appearance: Brown fiine powder
Shelf Life: 2 years
Active compounds:
- 0.5% – 3.0% Casticin
- 0.5%–2.0% Aucubin
- 0.5%–2.0% Agnuside
Product Overview
Chasteberry Extract, also known as Vitex Agnus-Castus Extract, is a botanical ingredient derived from the fruits of Vitex agnus-castus L., a shrub native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia.
Traditionally used in women’s health formulations, Chasteberry Extract is widely recognized as a botanical ingredient for menstrual wellness and premenstrual support. It contains naturally occurring bioactive compounds, including casticin, aucubin, and agnuside, which can be used as marker compounds for ingredient identification and standardization.
Jikon Natural supplies Chasteberry Extract for dietary supplement manufacturers and natural ingredient distributors seeking botanical ingredients for women’s wellness products.
Key Active Ingredients
Chasteberry Extract is available in different specifications according to the content of selected marker compounds.
| Active Compound | Available Specification |
| Casticin | 0.5%–3% |
| Aucubin | 0.5%–2.0% |
| Agnuside | 0.5%–2.0% |
- Casticin is a naturally occurring flavonoid found in chasteberry fruit.
- Aucubin is an iridoid glycoside present in various medicinal plants, including Vitex agnus-castus.
- Agnuside is another characteristic iridoid glycoside commonly used as a marker compound in Chasteberry Extract.
Potential Benefits of Chasteberry Extract
Chasteberry Extract is commonly used in botanical formulations developed for women’s health.
- Premenstrual Support:Used in supplements formulated to support women experiencing common premenstrual symptoms.
- Menstrual Wellness:An ingredient option for products targeting menstrual health and monthly well-being.
- Women’s Health Formulations:Suitable for botanical blends designed for women’s wellness and dietary supplement applications.
Applications
- Women’s health dietary supplements
- Premenstrual support formulas
- Menstrual wellness products
- Botanical capsules and tablets
- Herbal blends and customized supplement formulations
- Its powder form makes it suitable for incorporation into various dry supplement formulations, subject to the ingredient’s physical properties and the finished product requirements.
Why Choose Jikon Natural for Chasteberry Extract?
Jikon Natural has been supplying plant extracts and natural ingredients since 2016. We work with dietary supplement manufacturers and ingredient distributors to provide botanical ingredients for different formulation needs.
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- Multiple Specifications:Available options for Casticin, Aucubin, and Agnuside content.
- Quality Documentation:COA and technical documentation available according to the selected product specification.
- Flexible Order Quantities:Trial orders can be discussed for new product development and evaluation.
- Ingredient Support:Assistance with specifications, samples, and quotations for your project.
Packaging & Storage
- Packaging: 25kg/drum (double food-grade PE bag inside, fiber drum outside)
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry, and well-sealed place, away from moisture and direct sunlight
- Shelf Life: 24 months
