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Do you take starflower oil and agnus castus? Advice appreciated.

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Justmuddlingalong · 21/05/2017 20:34

I'm just about at the end of my tether here. Some months, not all, I suffer from terrible premenstrual rage. This is one of those months. I can feel the anger and frustration bubbling just under the surface and I know that within a few days I will erupt. Sad I've just ordered starflower oil 1000mg capsules and agnus castus 400mg capsules in the hope that in a few months I will feel better. Do you take them? Can you please advise me on the doses I should be taking and tell me how long it takes to notice a difference. Many thanks in advance.

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MajorClanger123 · 21/05/2017 20:39

I take starflower oil for breast pain, same strength as you have purchase, I take 3 capsules per day. Keeps the breast pain at bay. Took about 6 weeks continuous dosing for the effects to build up. I have also bought some agnus cactus to start taking for premenstrual symptoms, but not yet started taking it so interested to see what others recommend.

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MaisieDotes · 21/05/2017 20:43

I've just started agnus castus. I'm only about a week in though, so not much help to you.

I'm on the 400mg capsules, and I'm taking one twice daily as that's what it recommends.

I did try to research what the different dosages are and wth is the difference between "dried fruit extract" and "dried fruit" etc but to no avail. So in the end I just bought ones that are popular on Amazon and take them as recommended.

I'm not taking starflower oil though. Must get some. Is it omega-3?

I too become husband homicidal before af. And since my cycle is 22 days it's quite a frequent issue BlushSad

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