Chasteberryエキス

簡単な説明：

Vitex is a genus of flowering plants in the family Lamiaceae Martynov, nom. cons. It has about 250 species. Its type species is Vitex agnus-castus. There is no universal English name, though ”chastetree” (commonly referring to V. agnus-castus specifically) is common for many species. Generally, they are simply called vitex however.Species of Vitex are native throughout the tropics and subtropics, with a few species in temperate Eurasia. Vitex is a genus of shrubs and trees, from 1 to 35m tall. Some species have whitish bark that is characteristically furrowed. Leaves are alternate, usually compound.About 18 species are known in cultivation. Vitex agnus-castus and Vitex negundo are often grown in temperate climates.About six others are frequently grown in the tropics. Most of the cultivated species serve as ornamentals. Some provide valuable lumber. The flexible limbs of some species are used in basket weaving. Some of the aromatic species are used medicinally or to repel mosquitos.