Get Rid Of PMS Naturally With Monk's Pepper

For anyone looking for a natural remedy to help deal with PMS, we may have the solution. Monk's Pepper, also known as Chasteberry or Vitex Agnus Castus, is a fruit spice that was consumed by German monks in the Middle Ages to suppress libido– which is why it took its quirky name "Monk's Pepper". The Chasteberry's history hails from antiquity. In ancient Athens, it was a popular remedy to treat hormone-related gynecologic conditions, improve female fertility, and help maidens remain "pure".

Jesus, what got into me today? Guessing this little episode is hormonal. Bloody love #agnuscastus if this is all the PMS I get each month. pic.twitter.com/eP0Kp3ADPZ
— Olivia Barnes (@NikitaBlades) July 25, 2017

Don’t let its thousand-year-old purported reputation as an anti-anaphrodisiac detract from its benefits. What Vitex Agnus Castus is basically known for doing is balancing those wacky female hormones that create havoc in our bodies every month with nervous tension, sore breasts, water retention and weight gain, mood swings, headaches, constipation, and acne. By increasing hormone progesterone, it restores hormonal equilibrium, while it keeps estrogens in check.

A study found that woman who used Monk's Pepper had a 50% reduction in their PMS symptoms after consuming 40 Monk's Pepper drops for six days of their cycles. According to Lifespa, the studies also found that it caused helpful changes in prolactin levels and progesterone levels. Monk's Pepper is also beneficial for women who are going through menopause, endometriosis, and fertility.

So how often should Vitex be taken to prevent PMS?

#Chasteberry flavonoids support fertility and offer relief from PMS and #menopausal symptoms! pic.twitter.com/6auRPGojeN
— Life Extension (@LifeExtension) April 18, 2018

Given its thousands years-old unwavering popularity, the medical research surrounding Agnus Castus is surprisingly poor. Many herbalists would, however, recommend taking 500-1000mg of a capsule daily on an empty stomach for at least three months to see results. Alternative you can opt for a liquid tincture.

Other than Monk's Pepper, there are, of course, a variety of other natural remedies that can provide relief from PMS. Some women have cited ginger, gingko, evening primrose oil, and more as helpful for PMS symptoms, however, many of these remedies are lacking in research to back up their effectiveness, and they should not be used without prior consultation with a healthcare professional.

Just a cautionary note. Do not use Agnus Castus if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding, and always consult your physician before using any new dietary supplement!