This oil is used for the care of all types of hair. It protects hair from adverse effects, prevents premature hair loss, nourishes and strengthens hair roots, and reduces dandruff.
Massaging the scalp with burdock oil stimulates blood circulation and nourishment of hair roots.

Ingredients:
50 ml of oil extract of burdock flower heads (Arctium lappa L.) in sunflower oil.
How to use:
Apply oil to the scalp, rub in and leave for 30 min. After that, wash and condition the hair.
Precautions:
The product must not be used by people sensitive to the ingredients.
Packing:
A plastic bottle with 50ml of burdock oil.
Storage instructions:
Keep tightly closed in the original bottle and store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of children.

The oil is applied externally to treat cuts, burns, and hemorrhoids, to ameliorate the healing of wounds, and as a natural antiseptic.
It nourishes and protects sensitive skin prone to allergies. Olive oil as the solvent enhances the actions of St. John’s wort. With only natural ingredients used, this product is recommended for people sensitive to synthetic ingredients. It is also recommended for the care of extremely dry skin.

Ingredients:
30 ml of oil extract of fresh St. John’s wort flowers (Hyperici flos) in olive oil.
How to use:
Apply externally to the skin several times a day. For burns, the oil should either be applied directly or first onto a gauze, which is then placed on the skin. For mild bruising, massage into the skin.
Precautions:
The product must not be used by people sensitive to the ingredients.
Packing:
A glass vial with 30ml of St. John’s wort oil.
Storage instructions:
Keep tightly closed in the original container and store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of children.

A natural cosmetic that protects and cares for both young and mature skin. It softens skin, tones, and moisturizes it. It is also used to treat skin problems: burns, eczema, bruising, bedsores, and skin inflammation.

Ingredients:
30 ml of oil extract of marigold flower (Calendulae flos) in sunflower oil.
How to use:
Apply calendula oil topically to the skin, at least twice a day.
Precautions:
The product must not be used by people sensitive to the ingredients.
Packing:
A glass vial with 30ml of calendula oil.
Storage instructions:
Keep tightly closed in the original container and store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of children.

Used for dry and damaged hair, it also gives dark hair a silky appearance. It nourishes and protects the hair from external influences and is ideal for treating black or brown hair because it gives it a beautiful natural shine. Walnut oil provides dark hair with natural care, protection, regeneration and a high shine.

Ingredients:
50 ml of oil extract of unshelled, crushed walnuts (Juglans regia L.) in sunflower oil.
How to use:
Rub oil into the scalp 15 minutes before washing your hair, or apply after washing it.
Precautions:
The product should not be used by people with fair hair or people sensitive to the ingredients.
Packing:
A plastic bottle with 50ml of walnut oil.
Storage instructions:
Keep tightly closed in the original bottle and store in a cool, dark place, out of the reach of children.

Are a mixture of herbal tinctures (alder, nettle, fennel and rose hips) and propolis extract. The mixture of herbal tinctures is designed to act as a laxative, to improve digestion, and to have a beneficial effect on the blood picture, while propolis and vitamin C from rose hips have a positive effect on the general condition of the body.
‘Vitana drops for the regulation of body weight’ should be taken once a day by dissolving 15-20 drops in a glass of water and drinking before bedtime.

Composition:
• Aqueous-alcoholic extract of bark of alder (Rhamnus frangula, 1:3)
• Aqueous-alcoholic extract of nettle (Urtica dioica , 1:3 )
• Aqueous-alcoholic extract of rose hips (Cynosbati fructus , 1:3)
• Aqueous-alcoholic extract of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare , 1:3)
• Aqueous-alcoholic extract of propolis (1:5)

Is a herbal blend designed primarily for people who are overweight. As it acts as a diuretic, laxative and diaphoretic, it may also be used by those who want to cleanse their body and it is a vitamin supplement, too.
To prepare Vitana herbal tea, pour 2 dl of boiling water over one teabag. Leave it for 30 minutes, remove the bag and drink unsweetened.

‘Vitana herbal tea for the regulation of body weight’ can be drunk several times a day (no more than five to six 2 dl cups). It is recommended to drink it at least three times a day before meals.
Ingredients:
• Rose hips (Cynosbati fructus )
• Birch leaf (Betulae folium)
• Nettle leaf (Urticae folium)
• Linden flower (Tiliae flos)
• Alder bark (Frangulae cortex)
• Senna leaf (Sennae folium)
• Nature-identical grape aroma

In traditional medicine, propolis is used both internally and externally as an anti-inflammatory agent that helps heal wounds and various lesions and ulcers on the skin and mucous membranes. Propolis exhibits immunomodulatory, anti-tumor, anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, and the spray is therefore intended to soothe irritation of the mucous membranes of the throat and mouth.

Propolis is a resinous substance collected by bees from flowers, which is transformed in the presence of the enzymes produced by the bees. Unprocessed propolis consists of 30% wax, 50% resins and balms, 10% essential oils, 5% pollen, and various other substances. Its chemical composition is very complex with more than 300 components of propolis having been identified and its composition depends on the plant source from which it originates and also the local flora.
Net volume: 30 ml
Ingredients
• Propolis in the form of an aqueous- ethanol extract (1:10)
• Propolis in the form of propylene glycol extract (1:10)
Other ingredients: distilled water, concentrated ethanol 96 %, propylene glycol.
How to use:
Spray into the oral cavity or on sores in the case of aphtha 2-3 times a day.
For external use on small superficial wounds and infections, spray directly onto the skin.

PropoliDent spray for the gums and oral cavity combines propolis and herbs, uniting their healing properties to have a beneficial effect on the gums and mucous membrane of the oral cavity.
Propolis has proven antimicrobial effects, while sage is a natural antiseptic that reduces chances of infection. The astringent effect of tormentil and oak bark on the mucous membrane ameliorates its healing and chamomile has anti-inflammatory properties.

How to use:
Spray on the damaged oral mucosa or part of the gum 2-3 times a day.
The applicator on the bottle makes it easier to treat areas of the oral mucosa that are harder to reach and the throat, thereby enhancing the effect of the spray.
Propolis Spray is recommended for:
 gingivitis and periodontitis,
 wounds caused by wearing dentures,
 aphtha and erosion of the oral mucosa,
 toothache and bleeding gums,
 bad breath.
Ingredients:
• propylene glycol extract of propolis (1:10 )
• aqueous-alcoholic extract of oak bark (Quercus sp . , 1:3 )
• aqueous-alcoholic extract of sage (Salviae officinalis , 1:3 )
• aqueous-alcoholic extract of chamomile (Matricaria chamomillae , 1:3 )
• aqueous-alcoholic extract of the tormentil root (Potentila erecta , 1:3 )
Packaging: A bottle with spray attachment (applicator) containing 30 ml of solution.

NoStressPMS drops contain fruit from the Chasteberry, which has beneficial effects for a woman’s hormonal balance and for maintaining a normal menstrual cycle.

NoStressPMS drops contain an aqueous-ethanol extract of the Chasteberry fruit (Agni casti fructus). Chasteberry affects the amount of progesterone and lowers prolactin levels. It acts on the hypothalamus and hypophysis and establishes a balance in the production of estrogens and progesterone. Indirectly, it leads to an increase in the creation of progesterone and the normalization of prolactin levels.
This combination of effects caused by Chasteberry gives rise to balanced levels of estrogens and progesterone. It is most frequently used for PMS and abundant or irregular menstrual cycles. Chasteberry helps the body balance estrogen and progesterone levels by stimulating progesterone production. If taken continuously over the course of several months, it helps establish hormonal balance and reduce symptoms of PMS.
Chasteberry affects the hypophysis by reducing the secretion of the hormone prolactin, thus helping to establish a normal balance between estrogens and progesterone. This is why it is very useful for problems associated with the menstrual cycle as well as premenstrual ones caused by a hormonal imbalance.

Dosage: 25 drops in the morning with a little water.
Ingredients: 30 ml of Chasteberry fruit tincture (Agni casti fructus tinctura) (1:5)

Vitex agnus-castus / Chasteberry

From Forensic Science and Medicine:

Herbal Products: Toxicology and Clinical Pharmacology, Second Edition

Edited by: T. S. Tracy and R. L. Kingston © Humana Press Inc., Totowa, NJ

Chapter 16

Vitex agnus-castus / Chasteberry

Margaret B. Artz

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2. CURRENT PROMOTED USES

Current promoted uses of V. agnus-castus relate to treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system such as short menstrual cycles, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and breast swelling and pain (mastodynia/mastalgia). The Commission E has approved the use of V. agnus-castus for irregularities of the menstrual cycle, premenstrual complaints, and mastalgia (10,11). Recent randomized, placebo-controlled studies have been conducted and found V. agnus-castus to be effective and well-tolerated for the relief of PMS symptoms, especially the physical symptoms of breast tenderness/fullness, edema, and headache (12–14)…

5.5. PMS and Menopausal Symptoms

In a 1997 multicenter, randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, Lauritzen et al. examined the efficacy and tolerability of a commercially available capsule formulation of V. agnus-castus (Agnolyt) compared with pyridoxine in women with PMS. Inclusion criteria were females aged 18 to 45 years, PMS symptoms in luteal phase of menstrual cycle, PMS symptoms with each cycle, PMS symptoms affecting quality of life, and no drug therapy for PMS in 3 months preceding the study. Of 175 participants, 85 were in the V. agnus-castus group (took one capsule twice a day, with one capsule containing 3.5 to 4.2 mg of V. agnus-castus, the second capsule containing placebo), and 90 were in the pyridoxine group (days 1–15, took one capsule twice a day, each capsule containing placebo; days 16–35, took one capsule twice a day, each capsule containing 100 mg of pyridoxine). Women in both treatment groups had equal reductions in PMS scores (V. agnus-castus: 15.2 to 5.1; pyridoxine: 11.9 to 5.1; p = 0.37), suggesting no differences in effect (12).

In 2000, Loch et al. conducted an open label, uncontrolled study examining the efficacy and safety of a new oral V. agnus-castus treatment (Femicur®) for PMS complaints. Suffering from PMS was the only inclusion criterion and pregnancy was the only exclusion criterion. A questionnaire on mental and somatic PMS symptoms was completed by 857 gynecologists after interviewing 1634 females at the start of Femicur therapy (20 mg daily), and after a period of three menstrual cycles under therapy. Physicians reported that 42% of women reported that they had no more PMS symptoms, 51% showed a decrease in symptoms (p < 0.001), and 1% had an increase in number of symptoms. After 3 months of treatment, both psychic and somatic complaints were dramatically lowered. Although 30% of the women still complained about mastodynia after V. agnus-castus treatment, most reported complaints of lower intensity. Physicians described the patients’ tolerance of this V. agnus-castus product as good or very good in 94% of women. Although one of the authors works for the pharmaceutical company that makes Femicur, the article did not contain funding disclosure statements (6).

In 2000, Berger et al., using a prospective, multicenter trial design, examined the efficacy of an oral, casticin-standardized V. agnus-castus therapy on 43 women diagnosed with PMS. Treatment phases consisted of baseline (two cycles, pretreatment), treatment (three cycles), posttreatment (three cycles, no treatment). The dose was 20 mg, but no placebo control was included. At the end of the trial, Moos’ menstrual distress questionnaire (MMDQ) scores were reduced by 43% compared with start (statistically significant, p < 0.001), but that improvement decreased gradually in the posttreatment phase. At the end of the posttreatment phase, patients had improved compared to the start of therapy (p < 0.001) and for up to three cycles thereafter. A group of 20 women had baseline MMDQ scores that were reduced by at least 50% at the end of treatment phase. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and global efficacy scales showed similar findings (p < 0.001 and global efficacy rated excellent by 38 women). Areas of improvement included symptoms related to pain, behavior, negativity, and fluid retention. The most frequent adverse events were acne, headaches, and menstrual spotting (31). In 2001, using a prospective, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel-group comparison design, Schellenberg studied the efficacy and tolerability of V. agnus-castus extract on PMS (13). Participants were female outpatients, 18 years of age or older, of six general medicine clinics and had a PMS diagnosis according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, third edition, revised. Dose of V. agnus-castus was 20 mg daily for 3 months. Results showed that the group receiving V. Agnus castus had significant improvements (p < 0.001) in all symptoms except bloating compared to the placebo group. Sensitivity analyses removing women taking contraceptives did not alter results. Tolerability was good with acne, itching, and mid-cycle bleeding as the adverse events noted (13).

An uncontrolled study in 2002 by Lucks examined the effects of 3-month dermal application of V. agnus-castus essential oil (oil distilled at some point in the shrubs’ development of the fruit but while some leaves were still on the plant) on menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms. A 1.5% solution of the essential oil was incorporated in a bland cream or lotion and applied once a day, 5 to 7 days/week, for 3 months. Descriptive outcome measures were self-report via a survey of symptomatic relief (major, moderate, mild, none, worse) and side effects. A total of 33% of women reported major improvement in symptoms, with the most often area of improvement being hot flashes/night sweats. Both improvement and worsening occurred in the areas of emotions and menstruation flow. Subjects who were also on progesterone supplementation reported breakthrough bleeding (7).

This herbal supplement based on honey and willow gentian is used as a dietary supplement and to strengthen the body, especially in maintaining proper liver function.

Net: 250 g
Ingredients:
Active ingredients
• Willow gentian (Gentiana asclepiadea L.)
• Honey (Melum)
How to use:
One teaspoon to be eaten three times a day, before meals.