Anyone heard of the herbal remedy Agnus Castum?

Question

Was given the name of this herbal remedy by the doctor today because I suffer from bad pms and I'm just starting my menopause.

Answer 1

Umm....... Do you mean Agnus Castus? It's another name for Vitex, also called Chasteberry. It's very good for women's "monthly issues" (including PMS) because it has progesterone-like activity.

I hope that helps ;-)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

AGNUS CASTUS
The Chaste Tree

The most effective point of attack of Agnus upon the organism is the sexual organism. It lowers sexual vitality, with corresponding mental depression and loss of nervous energy. It shows this distinctive influence in both sexes, but is more pronounced in men. Premature old age from abuse of sexual power. History of repeated gonorrhœa. A prominent remedy for sprains and strains. Gnawing itching in all parts, especially eyes. Tachycardia caused by tobacco in neurotic young men.

Mind.--Sexual melancholy. Fear of death. Sadness with impression of speedy death. Absentminded, forgetful, lack of courage. Illusion of smell-herrings, musk. Nervous depression and mental forebodings.

Eyes.--Pupils dilated (Bell). Itching about eyes; photophobia.

Nose.--Odor of herring or musk. Aching in dorsum better pressure.

Abdomen.--Spleen swollen, sore. Stools soft, recede, difficult. Deep fissures in anus. Nausea with sensation as if intestines were pressed downwards; wants to support bowels.

Male.--Yellow discharge from urethra. No erections. Impotence. Parts cold, relaxed. Desire gone (Selen; Con; Sabal). Scanty emission without ejaculation. Loss of prostatic fluid on straining. Gleety discharge. Testicles, cold, swollen, hard, and painful.

Female.--Scanty menses. Abhorrence of sexual intercourse. Relaxation of genitals, with leucorrhœa. Agalactia; with sadness. Sterility. Leucorrhœa staining yellow; transparent. Hysterical palpitation with nose bleed.

Relationship.--Compare: Selenium; Phosph ac; Camphor; Lycop.

Dose.--First to sixth potency.

As described in THE HOMŒOPATHIC MATERIA MEDICA, by Dr. William BOERICKE, M.D.

Answer 4

This is what you are taking...and here are some other wonderful herbs for peri-menopausal symptoms:

Vitex spp.-man jing zi-Chaste Berry

Vitex has been used for thousands of years for its beneficial affect on the female hormonal system and modern research has confirmed this use. Vitex is especially helpful for PMS and in reversing estrogen dominance in menopause that leads to excessive bleeding. It clears Liver heat, especially associated with headaches and eye pain.

Angelica sinensis-dang gui
A common herb for invigorating the blood, especially when blood has been stagnated by cold. Dang gui harmonizes the blood and hormones. It balances hormone in menstrual disorders and builds blood in cases of blood deficiency.

Paeonia lactiflora-bai shao-White peony
Moistens and smoothes the Liver while building and purifying blood. Peony root is a famous and highly prized longevity herb. It is an eminent woman's herb used to regulate the hormonal cycle and stabilize emotions. It relieves cramps and spasms anywhere in the body.

Rehmannia glutinosa-shu di huang
A Kidney tonic and longevity herb and is found in "anti-aging" formulations for longevity, and rejuvenation. It is a first-class blood tonic and benefits sexual functions in men and women.

Leonorus cardiaca-Motherwort
Motherwort is valuable in the treatment of female reproductive weaknesses and disorders such as PMS and menopausal disorders. It dispels nervous irritability, inducing calmness to the whole nervous system.

Cynanchum atratum-bai wei-Swallowwort Root
Relieves hot flashes and night sweats.

Salvia officinalis-Sage
Sage is an amazing rejuvenation herb that fortifies the endocrine system, respiratory system, nervous system, and immune system. It is invaluable in women's health as it balances hormones, reverses infertility and addresses menopausal issues such as night sweats and hot flashes.

Cuscuta chinensis-tu si zi-Cuscuta
Cuscuta is gentle tonic for the Kidney Yin and Yang. It nourishes and consolidates Kidney Qi. It strengthens sexual functions, prevents miscarriages, relieves vaginal dryness and soothes anxiety associated with sex.

Verbena officinalis-ma bian cao-Verbena
Verbena is added here as it will lift the Spirit while rejuvenating the nervous system and allowing us to process emotions constructively.

Paeonia suffruticosa-mu dan pi-Tree peony root bark
Cools blood heat, pacifies Liver Fire, and invigorates the blood. Quells anger and emotional outbursts and cools fire from yin deficient patterns.

Astragalus-huang qi
Astragalus is potent immune system and has been used for over 2000 years to strengthen the body as a whole and it controls night sweats

Schisandra chinensis-wu wei zi
Schizandra is a famous tonic historically consumed by Chinese royalty. It is renowned as a beauty tonic and is considered to be a youth preserving herb. It has been used for centuries to make the skin soft, moist and radiant. It is said to help produce abundant sexual fluids, increase sexual endurance and to strengthen the whole body. It is used in many tonic formulations as an "astringent" and can stop night sweats.

Artemesia vulgarus-ai ye-Mugwort
Harmonizes hormones and stops menstrual bleeding

Answer 5

False Unicorn IF you can get hold of it is another great herb for women's issues.