CHASTE TREE ESSENTIAL OIL

Chaste Tree Essential Oil – a traditional Mediterranean plant essence

Chaste tree (Vitex agnus-castus), also known as monk’s pepper, is a Mediterranean shrub with a long history in European herbal and cultural traditions. It has been part of monastic gardens and household practices for centuries, where it was associated with balance, restraint, and inner order.

Chaste tree essential oil is obtained through steam distillation of the fruits. It has a warm, herbal, slightly spicy aroma and is traditionally used externally and aromatically, where it is appreciated for its distinctive and grounding plant character.

 Traditional aromatic and external use

Traditionally and in modern practice, chaste tree essential oil is used externally and aromatically:

– diluted in cosmetic and massage preparations,
– in aromatic blends for personal or ambient use,
– as part of grounding and contemplative aromatic routines,
– in external care products inspired by traditional Mediterranean herbal practices.

The oil is expressive in aroma and is therefore used sparingly and always diluted.

 Use in natural cosmetics and aromatherapy

Because of its characteristic scent profile, chaste tree essential oil is commonly used:

– in diluted form in balms, creams, and massage oils,
– in aromatic blends for living spaces,
– in cosmetic formulations where a warm herbal-spicy note is desired,
– as part of carefully composed aromatherapy preparations.

 Why choose chaste tree essential oil?

Chaste tree has traditionally been associated with:

– balance and moderation,
– inner order and structure,
– Mediterranean herbal heritage,
– distinctive and contemplative aromatic character.

This essential oil represents a concentrated aromatic expression of a plant deeply rooted in European and Mediterranean tradition.

Important note

This essential oil is intended for external and aromatic use only.
Always use diluted.
It is not a medicine or a medical product.

Inspiration and sources

European herbal and folk traditions
German Commission E
David Hoffmann – Medical Herbalism
European ethnobotanical literature