Agnus Cactus for Menopausal Women

Agnus Castus (Vitex Agnus Castus) fruits contain substances that have a progesterone like effect on women.

The chaste berry (this the second name of Agnus Cactus) has been used for centuries as a tonic for general female health. It helps to nourish the pituitary gland (a control centre for balancing hormonal activity).

These substances have been shown to decrease the secretion of FSH(follicular stimulating hormone).

It is said that menopausal symptoms are indirectly linked with increased levels of FSH. And this decrease in FSH makes it helpful for treating some frustrating menopausal symptoms. Hot flushes and night sweats are among them.

Agnus Cactus for PMS

Agnus Cactus is also helpful for Premenstrual Syndrome. In  one of recent studies of 170 women with PMS, there was a greater than 50% improvement in overall  syptoms. It is especially helpful for symptoms of headache, breast tenderness, bloating, fatigue and emotional symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, irritability, anger, mood swings and lack of concentration.

Often women experience worsening symptoms of PMS as the menopause approaches. So Agnus Cactus benefits them too.

Daily dose of this natural remedy is 175-225mg of a standardised extract (standardised to contain 0.5% agnuside) taken as a single dose first thing in the morning.

While taking Agnus Cactus you should certainly follow such standard precautions as pregnancy and breast feeding. It’s very important to underline that this natural remedy should not be taken at the same time as other hormone treatments.

You should also keep in mind that excess can cause a crawling sensation on the skin.

Don’t expect immediate results.
In some cases it takes 3-6 months to achieve Agnus Castus’s influence.

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