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October 11, 2015
Agnus Castus ( also known as Vitex, Vitex agnus-castus, chaste Tree, Chasteberry and monk's Pepper) is native to the Mediterranean region and to central Asia. It is a deciduous bush or small tree belonging to the vervain family (verbenaceae).The dried fruit have a pepper like flavour and aroma and have been used for 2,500 years in many aspects of maintaining a healthy female reproductive system. The use of Agnus Castus in female health was recorded by Hippocrates (460-377BC) who is known as the father of modern medicine and his name is still honoured today in the Hippocratic oath taken by doctors.
Menopause-women approaching the menopause can experience a reduction in the luteal phase (second half) of menstruation when progesterone is produced, upsetting the balance with oestrogen. Agnus Castus can help restore this balance, regulating the cycle.
Abnormal Bleeding and Irregular Menstrual Cycles- too frequent periods and spotting between periods can be caused by high oestrogen levels. Agnus Castuscan help correct this by boosting progesterone levels, balancing oestrogen.
Period Pains-Agnus Castus has been used to treat dysmenorrhoea (painful and difficult menstruation)
Premenstrual Water Retention- Agnus Castus has a dopamine like effect. Dopamine is a hormone required for correct fluid balance.
Infertility- Agnus Castus has been used with some success in treating infertitlity in cases of established luteal phase defect (short second half of the menstrual cycle) and high prolactin levels.
Acne- Agnus Castus can help control acne in teenagers, young women and men as it inhibits the action of male androgens (sex hormones) which can worsen acne.
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