Wicker, Agnos the common, Agnos the pure, Lygia, agnia, Kanapitsa, chasteberry, Monk’s Pepper, (Vitex agnus-castus) ID: 271-41

Wicker has been used since ancient times for the treatment of female diseases. Hippocrates, Dioscorides and Theophrastus emphasize the usefulness of the herb in female diseases and during childbirth to help the placenta exit.

In the Middle Ages as a sedative of sexual stimuli, as its name suggests (Agnus Castus = Pure), as a result of which it was widely used in monasteries and military spouses during the Middle Ages, thus becoming widely known in Europe as " monk's pepper ".

Used in cases of hormonal dysfunction, during menopause, in cases of premenstrual syndrome, in some cases of infertility, as an anti-inflammatory.

Indicated for its healing abilities in:

End for Teenage Acne.

How to use: infusion.

Side effects:

Wicker is not allowed to be consumed when contraceptive pills are used at the same time, during pregnancy and during breastfeeding. If you notice an increase in menstrual symptoms while taking wicker, you should stop.