Organic Agnus castus berry (Vitex agnus castus)

Organic Agnus castus berry, dried (loose herbal tea)

Latin Name: Vitex agnus castus

• used traditionally for millennia's
• considered prime women’s remedy
• only exceptional quality and purity berries are chosen
• Sustainable sourced
• certified organic to Soil Association higher standards
• comply with EU Pharmacopoeia standards
• certified Herb Mark, safe and efficient for use by Herbalist
• Practitioner grade
• hot peppery taste, followed by a bitter taste that persists for some minutes and a subtle sweetness
• combines well and efficient with Liquorice, Raspberry as well as with Cramp bark
• considered as pungent, bitter, slightly astringent, aromatic, neutral to warm, dry herb
• calming, restoring, stimulating, relaxing qualities
• Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

How to use Organic Agnus castus berry:

Organic Agnus castus berry can be made in to a powder, infusion, tincture, vinegar, infused oil and more.

How to prepare Agnus castus berry Tea?

To prepare Agnus castus berry tea add 1/2-1 teaspoons of berries to cup. Pour in a cup of boiling water. Allow to step 10-15 min hours. Strain the tea and drink it 3 times a day. Organic Agnus castus berry has many other uses. You can research the benefits of this herb or ask an herbalist how it can help you.

Safety of Organic Agnus castus berry:

Cautions and Contraindications: 

• Use cautiously in pregnancy only under the supervision of a Medical Herbalist and ONLY in the most early stages for insufficient corpus luteal function.
• Vitex agnus-castus can affect hormones and might affect oestrogen levels. If you have a hormone-sensitive condition, it is best to consult a qualified medical herbalist before using Angus Castus.
• Vitex agnus-castus can interfere with the effectiveness of in vitro fertilisation. Vitex agnus-castus is best avoided if you are undergoing this procedure.
• Vitex agnus-castus contains chemicals that affect the brain. These chemicals may interact with medications used in Parkinson disease. Consult a qualified medical herbalist before using agnus castus
• Vitex agnus-castus has an affect on levels of dopamine in the brain. Some medications for mental disorders help to decrease dopamine. Taking Vitex agnus-castus might affect treatment for certain mental disorders. Consult a Medical Herbalist before using Vitex- agnus castus if you have a mental health condition.
• Vitex agnus-castus affects levels dopamine. Metoclopramide also affects dopamine. Taking vitex agnus-castus along with metoclopramide might decrease the effects of metoclopramide.

Other info about Organic Agnus castus berry:

This is the favourite women's aid among herbal practitioners in the European tradition with multiple uses.

Other names:

• Chasteberry
• Chaste tree
• Monk’s pepper
• Niepokalanek mnisi

Organic Agnus castus berry Typical Ingredients: 

100% pure Botanical, absolutely nothing added, exceptional quality and purity, dried  Organic Agnus castus berry (Vitex agnus castus)

Wild grown/Eco cultivated/Organic cultivated/Cultivated: 

Organic certified to soil Association higher standards

Country of origin:

Turkey

Packaging:

All Organic products are hand packed in resealable and recyclable PE packaging, comply with Soil Association higher standards

Vegetarian/Vegan Suitability:

Suitable for Vegetarians and Vegans

Quality assured

Benefits of Organic Agnus castus berry:

Because of UK law, we cannot provide any medicinal information about our herbs. However, at Botanical Remedies, we only offer herbs that have proven effects in literature or tradition. These herbs have been thoroughly tested in laboratories for authenticity, quality, and purity. Our herbs can be used efficiently and safely within recommended by literature doses.

Please do not confuse herbal teas and spices widely available on the market with our herbs as there is huge difference between process and cost of production medicinal herbs and other herbal teas. Botanical Remedies offer only herbs that are efficient and safe to use by Herbalists.

Where can you find information about herbs?

You can look for details on herbs benefits, uses, and dosage. It's also important to know about safety and effectiveness. Additionally, consider the side effects. You can find both traditional and scientific knowledge on these topics.

Below few solid sources of information:

www.herbalreality.com web run by experienced Medical Herbalists

https://www.rjwhelan.co.nz web run by Medical Herbalist

https://botanicalremedies.co.uk/blogs/herbs blog run by Master Herbalist and Naturopath