VItex, like all adaptogenic (think adaptive) herbs has its effect on a 
system, organ or gland to restore balance. The effect on milk supply is 
simply a side effect of the normalizing properties of vitex. Vitex will 
not decrease milk supply or increase milk supply as such, however in 
restoring pituitary functioning, one or the other might be the result. 
I agree that one cannot assume more is better, but the amount needed 
can vary from one woman to the next. You start low and titrate up as 
needed. It is important to know that vitex is a powerful tool for 
normalizing fertility as well.
Jennifer Tow, IBCLC, CT, USA


> I'm so confused (maybe because it's 3am). What does it mean to use 
vitex
to
> *reduce* the mother's supply by normalizing pituitary function by 
using
> vitex which *increases* supply? am I misreading or misunderstanding 
that?

My understanding is that vitex -- if used too much -- actually has the
reverse effect of low doses of vitex.  I have witnessed this with 
clients as
well.  Small amounts of vitex are great.  Many people therefore think 
that
if a small amount is good than more is better.  It is not.  It can all 
but
eliminate a milk supply in my experience.

Sam
Georgetown, ON


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