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A.Vogel (Bioforce)
Agnus Castus
(May help symptoms of Premenstrual syndrome - PMS)
Code: bfAC
Size: 50ml
tincture
Price: £
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Dosage
Information:
Adults:
15 to 20 drops twice a day, in a little water, throughout
menstrual cycle. To be effective it must be taken daily, not just when
symptoms appear.
Adolescents:
10 to 15 drops twice a day, in a little water.
Take
for at least two months for best results.
Ingredients:
Tincture of Agnus castus (Chaste Tree) dried fruit, extracted in
alcohol (69% v/v).Do not exceed the recommended daily
intake. Store out
of reach of young children. Food supplements must not be used as a
substitute for a varied diet. Although we take great care in what we say
about products on this site, you should always read the manufacturer's
label on the actual product carefully before taking supplements.
Restrictions:
Those
using oral contraceptives, HRT or other hormonal preparations should
seek medical advice before using Agnus Castus. Occasional skin rashes
have been reported.
Pregnancy
and Nursing:
This
product is not recommended unless directed by a Healthcare
Professional.
Note:
This information is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified
Healthcare Professional.
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This product may help symptoms of:
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Menstrual disorders, painful
periods, heavy bleeding
- Acne
- Fibroids
- Endometriosis
- Acne (men and women)
PMS occurs between 7 and 14 days before
menstruation. Symptoms include:
- decreased energy
- tension
- irritability
- depression
- headache
- breast pain
- backache
- abdominal bloating
- fluid retention
Agnus castus exerts a balancing effect
on the activity of the female sex hormones. This may also be of
benefit in those suffering from fibroids and endometriosis,
under the supervision of a Healthcare Professional.
Agnus castus may help in the menopause
where the bleed is very heavy and too frequent.
Mode of Action
- Acts at the level of the
pituitary gland
- Increases the level of
progesterone relative to oestrogen
- Inhibits prolactin
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.
This hormonal shift favouring
progesterone helps to reduce premenstrual symptoms and alleviates
menstrual disorders such as heavy menstrual bleeding and painful
periods, which are related to higher oestrogen dominance.
Correct progesterone levels ensure
proper functioning of the thyroid. Agnus castus has also been reported
to have the ability to inhibit the action of the hormone prolactin.
This is relevant in PMS as it has been postulated that many who suffer
with this syndrome have a greater sensitivity to prolactin.
It has been suggested by some
researchers that the prolactin inhibitory action of Agnus castus may
be of help in the treatment of Parkinson's Disease. This is a
condition caused by a lack of dopamine secreted by the substantia
nigra, which then gives rise to difficulties with co-ordination and
control of skeletal muscles.
The metabolism of dopamine is
intricately dependent on the amount of prolactin present. Reducing
levels of prolactin reduces the rate of breakdown of dopamine in the
brain, hence increasing the levels circulating in the tissue.
Agnus castus has been found to be
beneficial in the treatment of acne in both men and women.
This information is not intended to
replace the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
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Herbs
For thousands of years, herbs have been used to help maintain many aspects of
health and wellness. Today, research and technology are bringing herbalism into
the modern age – with improved extraction, standardization, and farming
methods. Clinical studies are beginning to validate herbal therapies, so even
some in the medical community are starting to accept them.
Many of today’s
medicines were originally derived from botanicals. Aspirin once came from the
white willow tree, quinine from the bark of the cinchona tree, and digitalis
from foxglove. Herbs are still the basis for Chinese medicine and are important
constituents of many European natural remedies. As Hippocrates said, “Let they
food by thy medicine, thy medicine be thy food”.
Some of the herbs
available on this site are wild-crafted – grown in the wild – while others
are meticulously cultivated on herb farms.
More about Bioforce (Words by Bioforce)
Bioforce is the UK market leader for Herbal Medicines. The company produces an extensive range of products focusing on A.Vogel organic fresh herb tinctures and tincture tablets. Established in 1987 and based in Irvine, Scotland, we are at the forefront of Phytotherapy, the science of using herbs to maintain health and influence illness.
The A.Vogel range of fresh herb tinctures and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and transported to Scotland where they are bottled in our modern facility in Irvine, which also operates to GMP standards. All our products are distributed throughout Britain and Ireland.
We are a modern science-based company, grounded in the knowledge and traditions of the herbalist. We offer a comprehensive programme of education to ensure that the most up-to-date information is available to those who use our products. Our team of Territory Managers is supplemented by a Nutritionist, Pharmacists and Quality Control staff and headed by our Medical Director, Dr Jen Tan.
Our leading products include Echinaforce, Atrogel Arnica Gel, Atrosan Devil's Claw tablets, Prostasan Saw Palmetto capsules, Venaforce Horse Chestnut tablets and Hyperiforce St John's Wort tablets.
Our parent company, based in Roggwil, Switzerland, was founded in 1963 by Alfred Vogel, the eminent Swiss Naturopath and pioneer in natural health, and now supplies fresh herb tinctures to over 30 countries world-wide.
The majority of herbs used to produce the A.Vogel range are grown using a strict organic protocol, mainly in the fertile conditions of Roggwil. This allows the company to exert complete control over the cultivation of plants, from planting through to harvesting using Good Agricultural and Collection Practice (GACP).
All our products are manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) protocols and control. Stringent quality controls and a full range of scientific tests throughout growth and manufacture also ensure the best of quality. Certain herbs such as Arnica montana, Saw Palmetto and Devil’s Claw are cultivated on special farms in other parts of the world, again using organic protocols."
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