Crushed Chaste Berries

Product Code: HERB009

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Condition: General Health & Wellbeing

Traditional Support for Hormonal Balance

Maintaining a balanced temperament and healthy physical condition can be a challenge. This is especially true when hormones fluctuate. Crushed Chaste Berries (Vitex agnus-castus) are a traditional herbal supplement. They've been used for centuries to help support the endocrine system. They're said to help maintain healthy pituitary function.

The Animal Health Company is an award-winning supplier with over 30 years of industry expertise. We source our berries, and they are 100% pure and crushed. The raw format ensures your horse or dog receives the whole-food benefits of the herb. This is all without the fillers, binders, or hidden additives often found in processed pellets.

Why Choose Chaste Berries?

This herb is traditionally fed to support the pituitary gland: the body's "master control centre" for hormones. It is widely believed that by providing nutritional support to this gland, owners can help maintain a balanced and calm animal.

For Horses:

The "Moody Mare": A popular choice for supporting mares. Especially those who appear aggressive, uncooperative, or "touchy" during their seasons. It is used to help maintain a consistent, cooperative temperament.
The "Riggy" Gelding: Often fed to geldings that display unwanted stallion-like dominance. It helps support settled behaviour.
Senior Horse Support: As horses age, pituitary health becomes a priority. Chaste Berry is frequently used to provide nutritional support for the pituitary gland in older animals. Many owners report that it helps maintain vitality and supports the normal shedding of winter coats.

For Dogs:

Phantom Pregnancy: Widely used to support bitches prone to false (phantom) pregnancies. It helps to maintain a balanced mood and reduce associated nesting behaviours.

How it is Believed to Work

It is suggested that the active compounds in Chaste Berry may interact with dopamine levels in the body. Dopamine is a neurotransmitter that plays a role in regulating the pituitary gland. By supporting these natural dopamine levels, the herb is thought to help maintain normal hormone profiles. This can influence behaviour, coat cycles, and metabolic function.

Ingredients

100% Crushed Chaste Tree Berries (Vitex agnus-castus)

Format: Dried, crushed fruit.
Purity: Free from additives, fillers, and molasses.

Dosage and Feeding Guide

This dried herb can be easily mixed directly into your animal's daily feed.

Horses:

Ponies/Small Horses: Feed 10g – 15g per day.
Large Horses (500kg+): Feed 20g – 30g per day.

Dogs:

Small Dogs: Feed ¼ teaspoon daily.
Medium/Large Dogs: Feed ½ to 1 teaspoon daily.

Note: It is generally recommended to feed daily for at least 3-4 weeks to observe the full benefits.

Important Safety and Contraindications

Pregnancy: DO NOT FEED to pregnant mares or bitches. This herb is associated with reproductive hormones and is not recommended for use during gestation.
Veterinary Interaction: Chaste Berry is believed to support dopamine pathways, so it may interact with prescribed medication. Do not feed alongside Pergolide (Prascend) without veterinary advice. They may compete for similar receptors.

Support your animal's natural balance with pure, high-quality Crushed Chaste Berries.