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I've come across some posts by naturopaths on the internet that are saying taking vitex and dong quai cancels each other out. Im really confused about this. Is this true and has anyone experienced better results with vitex when they stopped taking it with dong quai?

Hi,

Can you please post your source so we can see what you are speaking of? Vitex and dong quai have been used together for hundreds of years. I would be interested in seeing what you are speaking of.

Yeah, I was pretty surprised by it too as I had never come across anyone saying that. Anyhow, I read it on two ttc blogs and when I googled it, I found the following article;

http://www.wrc.net/wrcnet_content/herba ... female.htm

Hmmm, I am not quite sure what she is basing this on. "Lady in Waiting"? I have not seen any studies on this, or heard of this before.

Every herbalist has their own experiences but we have had great success using both the Dong Quai and Vitex together for absent periods. Dong Quai may be used for a shorter amount of time as it is a stronger acting herb, but a tonic none the less. Many Chinese formulas contain these herbs together as well.

Hi Hethir
I'm new here but had some questions about vitex and dong quai , i was wondering are the safe to take together but i see you have already answered that.
But my next question is can i take vitex just for balancing my hormones because i normally see my period every month but lately my monthly have been coming light only lasting for a day or two and it's also been dark brown. what would you suggest i do ?

Hi Benebyl,

If you have regular cycles it may be best to not use the Vitex and only the Dong Quai. Dong Quai is more specific for light or scanty periods with dark old brown blood. Vitex is more specific for promoting regular ovulation and indirectly boosting progesterone.

Other therapies that may also help with your situation-

Self Fertility Massage

Exercise

L-Arginine