Agnus Castus
Hippocrates, recommended Agnus Castus (Vitex) for female complaints, over 2000 years ago. Though the herb does not contain hormones, it may aid female hormone levels.
 | These capsules contain only dried Agnus Castus in a hard capsule shell to maintain the potency of the plant. The capsules can be opened to make a herbal tea. | | | £3.91 Quantity
 | | |  | These capsules contain only dried Agnus Castus in a hard capsule shell to maintain the potency of the plant. The capsules can be opened to make a herbal tea.Suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Registered with the Vegan Society. | | | £4.49 Quantity
 | | |  | For premenstrual syndrome or menstrual irregularities | | | £5.37 Quantity
 | | |  | For premenstrual syndrome or menstrual irregularities | | | £6.35 Quantity
 | | |  | Agnus castus (Latin - Vitex Agnus-Castus) is a member of the Verbenaceae plant
family and is also commonly known as the chaste tree, hemp tree, sage tree,
chasteberry and monk’s pepper. It is a beautiful, aromatic little deciduous tree or
large shrub indigenous to the Mediterranean region and Western Asia. The plant
has palm shaped leaves with small fragrant lilac fl owers and small yellow-red hard
fruits. The ancient Greeks called the plant “agnos”, meaning chaste, as the Greek
matrons and monks regarded the plant as a symbol of chastity. The dried ripe fruit
is commonly used in herbal preparations.
Encapsulated in a vegetable cellulose capsule with vegetable magnesium stearate
(lubricant).
Free from: Artifi cial additives, colours, fl avours and preservatives; lactose, salt,
starch and sugar; corn, gluten, soy, wheat and yeast; dairy, gelatin, genetically
modifi ed ingredients, hydrogenated fats, nut and peanut derivatives.
Directions for use: Adults – One to two capsules daily with food or as directed by a healthcare professional.
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 | | |  | Natures Answer Agnus-Castus Berry Drops; holistically balanced, alcohol-free. | | | £7.28 Quantity
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It has been suggested that women who suffer from PMS produce two little progesterone in the last weeks of their menstrual cycle. Studies have shown that Agnus Castus can help to maintain a healthy balance of the female sex hormones and relieve symptoms such as irritability and ease water from the system.
It is also commonly taken by women who are going through the change.
Take between 250mg and 500mg daily.
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