Thousands of females every month are plagued with the dreaded " Mr. Red", the scientific name, the menstrual cycle. Not one of them can escape the effects of this experience. Are you one of many females that suffer mood swings and depression attacks every month? Well, I have the natural solution for you. The solution is found in the herbal supplement, vitex angus castus, also known as chaste berry. Vitex, the plant that has been mentioned in the Iliad and in the history books since 460-377 B.C., has long spires of pale lilac or rose colored flowers and small grey brown, hard fruits, which is the part used medicinally, is the answer for females around the world. Vitex has been said to help with PMS and menstrual symptoms such as bloating, headaches, depression, swelling of breasts and irregular preimenopausal bleeding. Also, this drug can remain in your cabinet for a lifetime as it can combat menopausal symptoms. Vitex combats these symptoms by raising progesterone levels, the precursor to estrogen as it helps to produce a healthful balance of female hormones that may be disputed 7 -10 days prior to menstruation. Females should take 20mg at the onset of symptoms and should continue when menstruation begins. The question is, how do we know that this drug brings such benefits? The answer is in the clinical studies conducted in Germany. Each trial included over 1500 women. Both patients and physicians reported 90% relief from the symptoms of PMS after one month. In a similar study, 127 patients were followed for 6 years starting from 1996; chaste berry was compared to B6 for relief of PMS symptoms. Just as there are many benefits, chaste berry has been found to provide a great amount of side effects. In the FDA report in October 1998, a powder ultra energy replacement drink by Good Earth containing chaste berry, was said to cause vomiting, nausea, diarrhea and fever. Also, in the same year, Vitex Nutritional Supplement was said t...