Vitex is widely used to promote overall health and balance in a woman's cycle. Vitex is often recommended to address some common symptoms of menopause including hot flashes, depression and vaginal dryness. Vitex is believed to act on the hypothalamus and pituitary, regulating progesterone levels.

Researchers have observed that Vitex acts on the pituitary gland and helps to balance the ovarian hormones by increasing the level of progesterone relative to estrogen. This in turn helps balance the menstrual cycle and thus alleviate symptoms of both PMS and menopause.