Fibroids

Agnus castus is a tree native to central Asia and the Mediterranean region, it is the dried ripe berries that are used in herbal medicine.

Action of Agnus Castus

Agnus castus – contains non-hormone compounds which act on the pituitary gland are and useful for female hormone health. It essentially raises progesterone levels and lowers oestrogen levels which are commonly out of balance.

Agnus Castus Uses

Our experts recommend agnus castus for the following disorders:

| Amenorrhoea
| Dysmenorrhoea
| Fibroids
| Infertility (female)
| Polycystic ovary syndrome
| Pre-menstrual syndrome

Tags: Acne, Amenorrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, Fibroids, Infertility, Lactation, Menstrual, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Liquorice grows in southern Europe and south-western Asia and is a herb used frequently in Chinese medicine. The roots of three to four years old Liquorice plants are used medicinally and in the manufacture of confectionery due to its flavour and natural sweetness. The Liquorice plant is commercially cultivated in many places and was introduced to England by monks during the 16th century.

Medicinal Properties of Liquorice

Liquorice is one of the most biologically active herbs known.

It contains many compounds, but of prime importance are glycyrrhizin, flavonoids, coumarins and sterols.

Glycyrrhizin has anti-inflammatory actions and supports adrenal gland function.

The flavonoids have Antioxidant activity and have potent healing properties.

Tags: Arthritis, Constipation, Cystitis, Diarrhoea, Dysmenorrhoea, Fibroids, Flu, Gallstones, Gastritis, Hepatitis, Liver, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Rheumatic, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Stomach, Ulcers

Red Clover is a perennial herb with dark pink flowers and is native to Europe and Asia, but has become naturalised in Australia, New Zealand and North America. The flowers are used in herbal medicine.

Medicinal Properties of Red Clover

Red Clover contains high levels of Antioxidant isoflavones, particularly genistein, which has weak oestrogenic properties which have actions of female hormone health. In addition, Red Clover is said to be alterative (promotes health) and is anti-inflammatory in skin disorders, a heart protector and an anti-cancer agent.

Red Clover Herbal Remedies

Our herbalists recommend red clover for the following disorders:

Fibroids
Infertility
Menopause
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Tags: Cancer, Cough, Depression, Detox, Eczema, Fibroids, Flu, Heart, Infertility, Menopause, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, Psoriasis, Skin