AGNUS CASTUS
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Uses? |
Premenstrual symptoms (PMS) Heavy or frequent menstruation Menstrual cramps Breast tenderness Mood swings Irritability Infertility Bloating |
| Who? | Woman experiencing premenstrual symptoms (PMS) |
| Who can’t? |
People under 18 years old Pregnant and nursing women People under any type of medication |
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How long? |
No immediate results Best results: to be taken for up to 3 months If symptoms don’t improve after 3 months, check with a professional health care practitioner |
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Side effects? |
Swelling of the face Abdominal pain Breathlessness Dizziness Headache Urticaria Nausea Rash |
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Available forms? |
Capsules, tinctures, tablets, teas and mixed formulas |
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Dose? |
Follow health professional advice or indication on the package |
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Part used? |
Fruit (berries) |
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Comes from? |
Mediterranean area and central Asia |
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Other names? |
Monk’s pepper Chaste tree Vitex |