Vitex Hydrosol – Chasteberry Seed: Feminine support and emotional balance for the skin, cycle and inner serenity

Vitex hydrosol ( Vitex agnus-castus L. ), also called chaste tree, is obtained by gentle distillation of the seeds of this Mediterranean shrub. Appreciated since Antiquity for its regulating properties of the female cycle and its soothing virtues, vitex is a natural ally to harmonize the epidermis, support menstrual comfort and promote a climate of emotional serenity.

INCI (French): Vitex Agnus Castus Seed Water

A Mediterranean plant for balance and confidence

Vitex, or chaste tree, is often nicknamed "the pepper tree" for its spicy berries. Its hydrosol, more subtle than the concentrated extract, is ideal for regular use, offering a rebalancing effect to the skin and soothing support for the mood, especially during periods of hormonal fluctuations.

Vitex – Chaste tree: support and natural harmony

Rich in diterpene and flavonoid compounds, this hydrosol acts to calm the epidermis, contributes to better comfort during the female cycle (occasional and moderate use) and establishes a feeling of emotional stability. It is particularly appreciated for relieving temporary tensions and promoting beautiful inner energy.

Botanical characteristics and production

• Botanical name: Vitex agnus-castus L.
• Part used: Seeds (berries)
• Other names: Chaste tree, monks' pepper
• Names in other languages: Chaste Tree (English), Mönchspfeffer (German)
• Type of culture: Conventional
• Place of production: Controlled origin
• INCI designation (English): Vitex Agnus Castus Seed Water

Benefits of Vitex hydrosol – Chaste tree

In cosmetics:

• Soothes and softens stressed skin, helping to calm redness and mild tightness.
• Supports a more even complexion, contributing to the balance of the epidermis subject to hormonal variations.

For health:

• Accompanies better harmony during the female cycle (in very moderate use), helping to relieve passenger discomfort.
• Provides a slight relaxing and regulating effect on the body, promoting stress management (external aromatic use).

Well-being emotions and chakra:

• Associated with the sacred chakra, it stimulates self-confidence and emotional stability, especially during sensitive phases.
• Promotes mental relaxation, helping to overcome occasional nervousness or gloominess.

Examples of use

In cosmetics:

• Balancing lotion: Spray on the face morning and evening to soothe the skin and regulate excess sebum or minor redness.
• Nourishing treatment: Mix with a light vegetable oil for a relaxing facial massage, providing a calming and softening effect.

For health:

• Light drink: Dilute a tablespoon in a glass of lukewarm water (occasional use) to support serenity during periods of hormonal upheaval.
• Room spray: Spray in the room to create a climate of calm and confidence, dissipating mental tension.

Emotional well-being:

• Serenity Diffuser: Use as a room mist to help clear the mind of nervousness and encourage a warm ambiance.
• Comforting bath: Add a few spoonfuls to your bath water for a relaxing moment that promotes mental and physical balance.

Conservation

Store in the refrigerator, use quickly after opening.

General works on medicinal plants and aromatherapy

1. Plants that accompany femininity by Sylvie Hampikian: An essential guide highlighting the role of vitex in feminine balance.
2. Aromatherapy for the emotional by Marc Beck: A book illustrating how hydrosols and oils can regulate stress and mood swings.
3. Natural Well-being: Hydrosols and Gentle Rituals by Agnès Duchamp: A book dedicated to floral waters in the daily routine, offering practical advice for serenity.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this sheet is provided for information purposes only and cannot replace medical advice. OFLORALE, aromacentre.fr and SAS LPBE decline all responsibility for the use that could be made of this information.

Production method:

Our distillation method complies with the rules of distillation to obtain hydrolates and not essential oils, the aim being to obtain superior quality hydrolates in no way equivalent to the residues of distillation of plants to obtain essential oil.
Please note that we work with fresh, dried plants or extracts with an equivalence ratio of 1:1 (1 liter of water for an equivalent of 1 kg of fresh plants)

Note that most of the hydrosols and/or floral water available commercially are the result of the distillation residues of essential oils, therefore much poorer in active ingredients than our hydrosols, because our goal is not to impoverish the plant in order to extract a maximum of oil from it by using ratios much higher than 1:1.

Availability and deadlines
As our range is wide, we manage some of the products in stock and others on order.
- Product in stock: Fast delivery time of 3 to 4 days on average
- Made to order: Average lead time 7 to 15 days
We remind you that we are the producers of our hydrosols.

Quality and origin
We raise awareness among our producers about the importance of ECONOMICAL organic agriculture in accordance with the laws of Nature for the respect of the plant world. We primarily promote the development of products from organic agriculture.

Conventional Agriculture
Formerly called: Traditional Agriculture. These are often producers who respect nature and have a traditional knowledge of the art of traditional cultivation. These professionals often work "the old way" and are sometimes located in countries where organic certification does not exist. We can only refer to a general term "Conventional Agriculture" because we are not allowed to refer to plants as being grown without synthetic chemistry if the cultivation is not controlled.

From wild plants
Products subject to this designation come from plants that often exist only in the wild.

*Origine BiO is our internal label, guaranteeing that all certified products have already obtained a recognized organic certification. However, we have chosen not to depend on national labels, because we believe that they exercise a monopoly that is often unfair. For us, these certifications do not faithfully reflect the reality of the markets that frame these products. In addition, the labeling criteria vary from one country to another, creating imbalances between producers and distorting the notion of equality. With Origine BiO , we aim to offer a fairer and more consistent alternative.