Botanical medicines work with nature, and at natures speed. We find that this product must be tried for a minimum of 3 menstrual cycles to assess its effectiveness. Giving this product a sensible trial period may save you from an from enormous amount of unnecessary suffering and misery.
Agnus Castus (also known as Chaste Tree, Monk’s Pepper and Vitex) has recently grown in popularity as the natural aid for the symptoms of Pre-Menstrual Syndrome (PMS) including irritability, depression, headache and bloating. (Although please note, Agnus Catus Formula contains several other supportive herbs and is not just Agnus Castus by itself). Recent research has indicated that it may increase levels of the hormone progesterone in relation to oestrogen. There is compelling evidence that these effects could help to correct hormonal imbalances common in PMS, thereby helping to ease it’s symptoms. Furthermore, a study reported in the British Medical Journal*, where the effects of Agnus Castus fruit (Ze 440) were evaluated: – it was concluded that ‘extract of Agnus Castus fruit is an effective and well tolerated treatment for the relief of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome’. The study used a quantity of 20mg per day.
Statistics indicate that most females suffer from premenstrual tension and that in most cases this is associated with an excess of oestrogen. The hyperoestrogenaemia may derive from over production or inadequate breakdown, or both. Many other gynaecological conditions result from excessive oestrogen levels: these include endometriosis, fibroids. dysmenorrhoea, menstrual flooding, and cystic breast disease.
Agnus Castus Formula may lower elevated oestrogen levels whatever the cause we hope cam help the above conditions. As we have already described, Agnus Castus may also raise progesterone levels, which are depressed in oestrogen overload conditions. Our food supplement, Agnus Castus Formula contains Agnus Castus and a number of other herbs which may help reduce or even eradicate the symptoms of PMT. Reports from customers who have tried Agnus Castus Formula are most encouraging. One lady whose life was being made wretched by severe breast engorgement requiring pain killers claimed there was a dramatic improvement after just one month. Previous treatment with pyridoxal phosphate, magnesium, evening primrose oil, etc. had helped but had been nowhere as effective. Another lady reported a rapid disappearance of frigidity.
Another one of the herbs in Agnus Castus formula is Damiana, which has been traditionally used in botanical medicine to help not only with PMS, but conditions ranging from coughs, to constipation, to depression. The botanical supplement is also reputed to help with energy, emphysema, low oestrogen, frigidity, hot flushes, impotency, infertility, menopause, Parkinson's Disease, and in inflammation of the prostate in men.
PMT and Candida
We believe that that candida overgrowth is almost always present in ladies with premenstrual tension and must be treated if lasting results are to be obtained for the following reasons:-
1) Candida toxins are believed to disrupt the metabolism of vitamin B6 and essential fatty acids, and deficiencies of these nutrients have been associated strongly with PMT and period pain.
2) Candidiasis has also been associated with low levels of magnesium, which can also be relevant to premenstrual tension.
3) It is believed that Candida can actually secrete oestrogens, which could contribute to an oestrogen -overload situation which then causes PMT and PMS.
4) Since we believe Candida can take up residence in the liver, it is also possible that its presence here impairs liver function, adversely affecting the liver's ability to degrade oestrogen.
PMT and vegetarianism
Vegetarians have a lower incidence of eostrogen and consequently, PMT than omnivores. Reducing intake of animal based protein or better still becoming vegetarian or vegan helps reduce PMT. A high fibre diet (which is best derived from a vegetarian diet) is also known to help.
Ingredients:
Sarsparilla, Cramp Bark, Damiana, Squaw Vine, Agnus Castus, Dong Quai Extract
Contains 60 veggie (vegan) capsules.
Minimum recommended treatment period: 3 months.
Recommended dosage 2-3 capsules twice daily, preferably with meals. | 
