AGNUS CASTUS (Chaste Tree Berries, Monks Pepper)

This has traditionally been used for seasonal moodiness in mares as it is a good hormonal balancer (not to be used in pregnancy). Male moodiness has also been addressed successfully with this herb and most recently The Laminitis Trust has conducted research which shows the value of using Agnus castus in laminitis cases. For more information about laminitis see the equine diseases pages 

Key consituents:  volatile oil Cineol, alkaloids Viticine, flavonoids Casticin, iridoids aucubin,agnoside,eurostoside. Key actions:  Regulates hormones, Progesterogenic, Increases breast milk production. Thought to be anti-androgenic (inhibits male sex drive)

Feed at the rate of 30g per day for an average 16.2h 500kg horse and adjust rate up or down for larger or smaller animals.