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b>Agnus Castus 500 mg Standarised May help balance the hormones and for this reason Agnus Castus is often taken to help with PMT. Has been used since ancient times to reduce female sexual desire. It's also used for regulating hormones and relieving menstrual difficulties, and it is considered the best herb for ailments such as fibroid cysts of the uterus and endometriosisAgnus Castus has not been significantly investigated for its therapeutic effects. However, preliminary investigations do indeed show the presence of compounds which are able to adjust the production of female hormones. 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). This suggests that the volatile oil has a progesterone-like effect. Its benefits stem from its actions upon the pituitary gland specifically on the production of luteinizing hormone. This increases progesterone production and helps regulate a woman's cycle. Agnus Castus may also regulate prolactin secretion. The ability to decrease excessive prolactin levels may benefit infertile women
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