Agnus castus brings together
opposites in a beautiful way:
It is gentle yet
powerful.
Unassuming, yet full of
meaning.
Inconspicuous along the
roadside – and yet highly valued for thousands of years.
It is a plant for
people who love symbolism:
for cycles, balance,
feminine power, transitions, and inner re-ordering.
Traditional uses (women’s herbal medicine)
Constituents
Use
Attention: bitter compounds!
The tea is earthy and bitter.
How to prepare the
tea:
Soak the seeds in drinking water for 24 hours. Heat, simmer for 5 minutes, strain, and add honey if desired. The seeds can be reused several times.
Agnus castus, often called
chaste tree, is far more than a shrub with violet
blossoms.
It is a symbolic plant, a
companion through millennia, a growth filled with myths from
ancient cultures.
Its scent alone – warm,
resinous, and spicy – carries a sense of ancient
wisdom.
Its blossoms recall
lavender, its fruits resemble small peppercorns, and its nature
speaks of calm, balance, and inner composure.
Agnus castus was the plant
of purity and protective power.
It was strewn in the temples
of Hera, the goddess of women and marriage.
Women adorned themselves
with wreaths of its branches in sacred rituals – a sign of
protection, transformation, and transition.
Roman women placed branches of Agnus castus on their beds to find calm, especially during times of change.
It is said that monks used
the peppercorn-like fruits in monasteries – not as a spice, but
because their scent and strength were believed to help gather
the mind and focus on what truly matters.
Hence the name “monk’s
pepper.”
It was regarded as a plant of inner harmony, gathering, transition, balance, and renewal.
Agnus castus has an almost
meditative presence.
Its blossoms are delicate
yet abundant; its scent is spicy yet mild; its entire growth
feels calming, rounded, and balanced.
It stands for:
Agnus castus has traditionally been associated with:
It was used in rituals to “take restlessness from the heart” and to align the mind with what truly matters.
Above all, to eat a healthy diet, engage in sports, enjoy daily movement outdoors in nature, and drink clean water. However, in today’s world it is often not possible to follow all of these essential principles of life regularly or long-term. In addition, stress levels are widely high, and exposure to environmental factors, chemicals, toxins, pesticides, and much more has increased.An essence from the wonderful natural world can not only provide us with valuable vitamins, minerals, and feelings of happiness: when used correctly, it offers remarkably efficient, side-effect-free support, both preventively and reactively. ✔️
