Keywords
Has a hormone regulating effect. Vitex agnus-castus is also good for absent menstruation or painful, strong, or sustained bleedings, too short or too long a cycle. One of the most important herbs to counteract PMS - however, not the type of PMS where you experience palpitation, headache, sugar cravings, and dizziness all at once.
It can be used on all other symptoms that occur before menstruation: Migraine, tension in the breasts, skin problems and a tendency to depression.
A long treatment (three months) with Vitex agnus-castus also has a beneficial effect on both women and men who suffer from acne and pimples.
Precautions
You should never use herbal medicine if you suspect that you may have symptoms that should be clarified by a doctor.
If you do not feel better within a month - contact a phytotherapist or a naturopath.
Contraindications
Do not use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. Should not be used in case of painful menstruation, if there is no preceding PMS.
Side effects
No side effect when RDA is not exceeded, but some people get a headache when they use the herb. You should always follow the prescribed dosage.
Dosage
1:2 extract: 3 - 5 ml. in the morning (in this case, 1 tbsp = 3 - 5 ml.). Take it with some water. Extracts are strong - rinse with favourite beverage.
Dried herb: 3 - 6 g. a day.
Further fortification
For PMS: Vitex Compound (herbal extract tablets).
For the skin: Viola tricolor, Trifolium pratense, and Skin Support Pack.
For the hormonal system: Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis).
Or see the ready-made complexes for strengthening the skin: Calendula Complex, Melissa Complex.
Further information
www.phytotherapies.org
