Agnus Castus – the hormone balancer
If you have long-term fertility problems or other menstrual symptoms, taking the herb Agnus Castus over several months could help.
Agnus Castus (or the Chaste Tree berry) has been used as a phytomedicine for centuries to restore hormone balance and improve fertility.
Taken as a herbal supplement, the tincture acts on the pituitary gland to balance hormone fluctuations in luteinising hormone (LH) and is also useful for women with high prolactin levels or excess oestrogen. It can encourage ovulation and maintain a pregnancy once you have conceived - but you must check with a qualified practitioner before continuing to take it once you are pregnant.
It can also be beneficial for men with fertility problems, such as low sperm count - so it’s a truly unisex herb.
In Germany, women are often treated with phytomedicines in preference to conventional medicines for a whole range of menstrual problems, as there are relatively fewer side effects and the cost is lower.[1]
Agnus Castus is available as a liquid tincture or in capsule form. You may need to take it once a day or more, depending on the strength of the extract - simply follow the directions on the bottle.
If you’d like to know more about Agnus Castus and other natural hormone-balancing remedies, send us an email or call us on 0845 423 8962 - we’ll be pleased to help.
[1] http://www.stevenfoster.com/education/monograph/vitex.html
September 18th, 2009 at 23:34
hello
please can you tell me how many mg (recommended dose) is needed per day of Agnus Castus to make a difference to a women’s chances of fertility?
I have found a supplier of the supplement and they offer
“20mg Agnus Castus fruit (Ze 440) per day” - please can you tell me if this would be sufficient or if i would need a higher dose and if so how much and where may I be able to purchase the herb with sufficient strength?
Thank you for your help i am very grateful
September 24th, 2009 at 12:44
Thank you for your comment.
We would recommend that you follow the guidance on the back of the Agnus Castus bottle you have found and take it for up to 3 months. After which time If the Agnus Castus hasn’t helped you we would recommend you come in for a consultation as this will always give you the most accurate prescription tailored to your individual needs.
Please do let us know how you get on.
Wishing you all the best
Cassie and Nicola
Juno Natural Fertility