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	Agnus Castus - Vitex agnus castus
		Agnus Castus was certainly used widely by the ancient herbalists.
		Although Agnus Castus is recommended by several sources for increasing breast milk - as referred to by Dioscorides - I have come across little evidence for this.
		Agnus Castus is usually taken as a single dose first thing in the morning.
	www.alternative-healthzine.com /html/0700_2.html (731 words)

	Bioforce Agnus Castus (Premenstrual Syndrome - PMS)
		Agnus castus exerts a balancing effect on the activity of the female sex hormones.
		Agnus castus acts on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of luteinising hormone (LH), which leads to greater production of progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
		Agnus castus has been found to be beneficial in the treatment of acne in both men and women.
	www.ventris.org.uk /health_supplements_bioforce_agnus_castus_bf.htm (630 words)

	Vitex agnus-castus
		Vitex agnus castus (dry extract tablets) was effective and well tolerated in treatment for the relief of symptoms of premenstrual syndrome in 178 women.
		Efficacy of a Vitex agnus castus extract-containing solution when investigated in patients suffering from cyclical mastalgia, after 3 treatment cycles, the mean visual analogue scale-score (intensity of mastalgia) reduction for women observed.
		When Vitex agnus castus L extract Ze 440 was investigated in 50 patients with pre-menstrual syndrome an improvement in the main effect parameter during treatment and the gradual return after cessation of treatment was observed.
	www.herbmed.org /Herbs/Herb135.htm (2524 words)

	Agnus Castus (Vitex) by Power Health, Herbal Remedies, UK
		Vitex Agnus Castus also known as Agnus Castus Chaste Tree or Chaste berry and is a native to West Asia and the Mediterranean.
		Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree) is a plant common to the mediterrenean region.
		Vitex Agnus Castus also known as Agnus Castus Chaste Tree or Chaste berry and is a native to West As.....
	www.worldwideshoppingmall.co.uk /body-soul/agnus-castus.asp (331 words)

	Agnus Castus VitexTablets FREE UK Delivery
		Agnus Castus (Chaste Tree) is a plant common to the mediterrenean region.
		Agnus Castus Powder prepared from the berries of the Agnus Castus Plant.
		Agnus Castus was certainly used widely by the ancient herbalists.
	www.burstingwithhealth.co.uk /pack-info/agnus-castus.html (240 words)

	Discovering herbs: Agnus castus
		Agnus castus, the ‘Chaste Tree’, is therefore only partially chaste-making, and is actually not a tree at all but a shrub with violet flowers and fruit, containing volatile oils that create a peppermint-like scent.
		In modern times, Agnus castus has increasingly become recognised for its beneficial effect on female hormones, boosting the levels of luteinising hormone and therefore the production of progesterone.
		A trial published in the British Medical Journal in 2001 showed Agnus castus to have a beneficial effect on PMS symptoms, ranging from anger and irritability to bloating and breast fullness.
	www.healthywaymagazine.com /issue24/09_agnus_castus.html (565 words)

	Agnus castus
		Agnus castus (32.4 mg per day), in combination with some homoeopathic remedies, has also been found in a double-blind trial to successfully treat breast tenderness (also called mastalgia).
		Agnus castus is typically taken once in the morning with liquid for several months consecutively.
		Agnus castus is not recommended for use during pregnancy and should not be used concurrently with hormone therapy (e.g., oestrogen, progesterone).
	www.gnc.co.uk /VF/HealthNotes/HN_live_uk/Herb/Vitex.htm (870 words)

	Agnus castus fruit extract was safe and effective for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome -- Harkless 4 (4): ...
		Agnus castus fruit extract was safe and effective for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome -- Harkless 4 (4): 114 -- Evidence-Based Nursing
		Agnus castus fruit extract was safe and effective for relieving symptoms of premenstrual syndrome
		Is agnus castus fruit (Vitex agnus castus L extract Ze 440) effective and safe for treatment of premenstrual syndrome?
	ebn.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/extract/4/4/114 (191 words)

	Agnus Castus and Fertility - Conception
		Agnus Castus is an herb known to the ancient Greeks.
		Agnus Castus helps to normalize a woman's cycle, helping with menstrual cramps, bloating, and tenderness.
		Agnus Castus should not be taken during pregnancy.
	www.bellaonline.com /articles/art11651.asp (83 words)

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		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.
		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’.
		Ze440, regarded as a premium extract of Agnus Castus, is a non-hormonal and a completely 100% natural extract.
	www.healthspan.co.uk /shop/products.aspx?cat=AGNUSC (230 words)

	FertilAid Fertility Supplements: Optimize Your Chances of Conceiving!
		Vitex agnus castus works by acting on the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus, which are responsible for releasing hormones or triggering hormone responses throughout the reproductive system.
		As vitex agnus castus has been shown to support progesterone production and suppress prolactin, vitex may be suggested as a herbal remedy for menstrual cycle imbalances, luteal phase defect, and possibly PCOS (as normalized progesterone levels and cycle regularity may suppress the development of ovarian cysts associated with estrogen dominance).
		In another key study, (Milewicz, 1993), vitex agnus castus was given to hyperprolactinaemia female patients (women with high prolactin levels).
	fertilaid.com /vitexagnuscastus.asp (815 words)

	Agnus Castus information and products
		Despite its common name, Chaste Tree, Agnus castus is actually a shrub found in the Mediterranean.
		Agnus castus acts on the Pituitary gland to increase the secretion of Lutenising Hormone, which leads to an increase in the production of Progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
		Agnus castus has also been found to be beneficial in the treatment of acne in both men and women.
	www.agnus-castus.co.uk (162 words)

	Agnus Castus
		Despite its common name, Chaste Tree, Agnus castus is actually a shrub found in the Mediterranean.
		Agnus castus acts on the pituitary gland to increase the secretion of luteinising hormone, which leads to an increase in the production of progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
		Agnus castus has also been found to be beneficial in the treatment of acne in both men and women.
	www.herbsforhealthyliving.co.uk /commonly_used_herbs/agnus_castus.html (161 words)

	Agnus Castus-the female health tonic that nourishes the pituitary gland
		The two main herbs used for menopausal symptoms are Agnus Castus and Black Cohosh.
		Agnus Castus also called the chaste berry, has been used for centuries as a tonic for general female health.
		Besides the standard precautions(pregnancy, breast feeding), Agnus Castus should not be taken at the same time as other hormone treatments.
	www.naturalmenopause.net /html/agnus_castus.html (326 words)

	HerbalGram: The Journal of the American Botanical Council
		The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of Vitex agnus castus (chaste tree) on the circadian rhythm of melatonin secretion to determine whether sleep improvement with Agnus castus was caused by an effect of melatonin.
		The authors state that the effect of Agnus castus on the reproductive system needs to be evaluated.
		Therefore, additional studies are needed to determine whether the Agnus castus-induced increase in melatonin secretion is suituable for treatment of sleep disturbances.
	www.herbalgram.org /naturemade/herbclip/review.asp?i=43791 (488 words)

	Treatment for the premenstrual syndrome with agnus castus fruit extract: prospective, randomised, placebo controlled ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		hypersensitivity to agnus castus, fever, pituitary disease, and
		We have shown that agnus castus (Ze 440 extract tablets) is an effective treatment for women with the premenstrual syndrome.
		Agnus castus is effective in the treatment of the premenstrual syndrome
	bmj.bmjjournals.com /cgi/content/full/322/7279/134 (2331 words)

	Chaste Tree Berry (vitex agnus castus) Tincture 2oz
		Chaste Tree Berry (vitex agnus castus) are the berries of the chaste tree, a large shrub indigenous to southern Europe, the Mediterranean region, and Asia.
		In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial reported in the January 20, 2001 British Medical Journal, German researchers assigned 170 women diagnosed with PMS to a daily dose of Vitex agnus castus (chaste tree berry) extract or to placebo for three menstrual cycles.
		The researchers concluded that the dry Vitex Agnus Castus extract of agnus castus fruit is an effective and well-tolerated treatment for the relief of symptoms of PMS.
	www.health-marketplace.com /chaste-tree-berry.htm (380 words)

	The Chaste Tree--Vitex agnus-castus The Monk's Protector - Christopher Hobbs L.Ac., A.H.G. - HealthWorld Online
		Vitex agnus castus is in the vervain family (Verbenaceae) and is a well-known aromatic shrub to small tree growing in the Mediterranean area to western Asia.
		Because agnus castus is native to Greece and Italy, it was well-known by the ancients.
		Linnaeus described the plant as Vitex agnus castus in Species Plantarum (1753), naming De Plantis Epitome of Mattioli (1586), Royen's Florae Leydensis Prodromus (1740), Gronovious' Flora Virginica (1739-47) and Bauhin's Theatri Botanici (1623) as the authorities.
	www.healthy.net /scr/article.asp?lk=P406&Id=430 (651 words)

	Agnus Castus - Homeopathic Remedies
		The following are the strongest indications of Agnus Castus for its use in homeopathy.
		The most effective point of attack of Agnus Castus upon the organism is the sexual organism.
		Agnus Castus is available to buy through our online shop from WHP in USA, Boiron in USA, Boiron in Canada, Hylands in USA, Weleda in UK (not for export), Helios, Europe, by clicking the red 'View Purchase Options' button.
	www.abchomeopathy.com /r.php/Agn (295 words)

	Agnus Castus - Health Products Shopping at dooyoo.co.uk
		Agnus Castus is made from the ripe berries of the Chaste Tree or Abraham's Balm.
		Agnus Castus is particularly popular to reduce the adverse sympt...
		Agnus Castus Berries (Vitex agnus-castus) The Agnus Castus is very pretty, half-hardy Mediterranean shrub with long pointed green leaves.
	www.dooyoo.co.uk /health-products/agnus-castus (271 words)

	Chaste Tree Berry / Vitex Agnus Castus / Chaste Berry / Chastetree / Chinese Vitex / Hemp Tree / Monk's Pepper / Vitex ...
		Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus castus) Powder - 4 oz.
		Chaste Tree Berry (Vitex agnus castus) is ancient in European tradition for hemorrhage following childbirth and menstrual regulation, discussed at length by Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Theophrastus.
		Nirgundi (Vitex agnus castus), 450mg - 120 Vcaps
	www.herbalremedies.com /chastetree1.html (1178 words)

	Kira - KIRA agnus castus tablets
		The latest addition to the Kira range is Agnus Castus - a natural herbal product that is scientifically proven to reduce symptoms of PMS.
		The Agnus Castus or Chaste Tree plant, native to the Mediterranean region, produces fruits in late summer which have been traditionally used throughout Europe.
		Each Kira Agnus Castus tablet contains 20mg of concentrated standardised extract of Agnus Castus (Vitex agnus-castus L.) equivalent to up to 240mg of dried fruit.
	www.auravita.com /products/aura/LIPH10277.asp?RefId=500&adid=LIPH10277 (175 words)

	Vitex agnus-castus
		Agnus castus has been used for thousands of years for its beneficial affect on the female hormonal system.
		Modern research has confirmed this use, the seeds being used to restore balanced functioning to the female reproductive system[254].
		Link: Agnus Castus Agnus Castus, buy online at Storeplus.
	www.ibiblio.org /pfaf/cgi-bin/arr_html?Vitex+agnus-castus (1846 words)

	Agnus Castus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Demeter, the Greek goddess of earth, the cycle of life and motherhood, had Agnus Castus dedicated to her.
		Because of its remarkable reputation Agnus Castus has not only survived into our scientific age but continues to be the subject of clinical scrutiny.
		Results from extensive studies in Germany and the UK have validated the plant's traditional use by women to help maintain normal body function in a simple, natural way.
	www.bio-health.co.uk /docs/pages/products/purefilherbs/agnuscastus.html (93 words)

	Homeopathic Remedy Agnus castus
		The following is a list of health concerns for which Agnus castus is listed as a homeopathic remedy.
		Refer to the individual concern for more information.
		Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
	www.pccnaturalmarkets.com /health/Homeo_Homeoix/Agnus_castus.htm (115 words)

	Agnus Castus
		Active Health > Health Products A to C > Agnus Castus
		Agnus Castus contains several different active ingredients and it provides many benefits derived from its effect upon the pituitary gland. This amazing herb indirectly increases progesterone production through its effect on the production of luteinising hormone (LH). This in turn helps to regulate the menstrual cycle.
		A recent clinical trial published in the British Medical Journal reported that women taking 20mg per day of a concentrated Agnus Castus extract for three menstrual cycles experienced a significant reduction in the symptoms of PMS, these being mood swings, irritability, breast tenderness and headache.
	www.active-health.co.uk /acatalog/Agnus_Castus.html (113 words)

	Agnus Castus
		Standardised Agnus Castus, Vitex Agnus Castus 71mg extract, providing 0.3uG Kaempferol.
		May help balance the hormones and for this reason Agnus Castus is often taken to help with PMT.
		Agnus Castus extract 1000mg x 90 - Natures Aid
	www.academyhealth.com /agnuscastus.html (289 words)

	Article List - PositiveHealth.com
		The author discusses the benefits of Tulsi (basil leaves) which he says is a safe and sure cure for all our diseases.
		The species name Agnus castus originates from the Greek agnos castus, meaning chaste, as the Greeks thought the plant calmed sexual passion.
		Its common name of caste berry and monks pepper also gives some indication of its historical usage.
	www.positivehealth.com /permit/Articles/Herbal/atkin23.htm (1115 words)

	herb data, Vitex, Vitex negundo, Vitex agnus castus, Five Leafed Chaste Tree, Chasteberry, Nirgundi, Sambhalu, vitex, ...
		Animal studies have shown that extracts of Agnus castus can stimulate the release of Leutenizing Hormone (LH) and inhibit the release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
		Another study found that extracts of Chasteberry can stimulate the release of Leutenizing Hormone (LH) and inhibit the release of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH).
		Hippocrates, Dioscorides, and Theophrastus mention the use of vitex for a wide variety of conditions, including hemorrhage following childbirth, and also to assist with the “passing of afterbirth.” Decoctions of the fruit and plant were also used in sitz baths for diseases of the uterus.
	www.holistic-online.com /Herbal-Med/_Herbs/h174.htm (696 words)

	Homeopathic Remedy Agnus castus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The following is a list of health concerns for which Agnus castus is listed as a homeopathic remedy.
		Refer to the individual concern for more information.
		Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications.
	www.kroger.com /hn/Homeo_Homeoix/Agnus_castus.htm (113 words)

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