Nirgundi Plant with bluish-purple flowers In vitro flowering in Vitex negundo Inflorescence of Vitex negundo in Panchkhal valley in Nepal. Vitex negundo, commonly known as the Chinese chaste tree, [2] five-leaved chaste tree, or horseshoe vitex, or nisinda is a large aromatic shrub with quadrangular, densely whitish, tomentose branchlets. It is widely used in folk medicine, particularly in ...

Commonly known in the Ilocos region as dangla, lagundi has been clinically tested to be effective in the treatment of colds, flu, fever, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, and pharyngitis. Studies have shown that Lagundi can prevent the body's production of leukotrienes, which are released during an asthma attack.

2016年9月30日 · Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo) is a large native shrub that grows in Asia and Southeast Asia such as the Philippines and India and has been traditionally used as herbal medicine and is an important medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine. The extracts from its leaves and roots are mostly considered to provide the ...

Lagundi is known for its natural pain-relieving properties. Its analgesic effects make it a useful remedy for conditions like headaches, muscle pain, and menstrual cramps. The plant’s active compounds help to block pain signals and reduce discomfort …

Chrysoplenol D was identified as the bioactive substance having anti-histaminergic and muscle relaxant properties particularly useful for cough and asthma. Lagundi is also used for the treatment colds, fever, flu, chronic bronchitis, pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea, and certain skin or digestive complaints.

2023年5月19日 · Lagundi benefits can include the treatment of cough, but are there side effects to its use? Read on to discover what researchers and health professionals say.

Lagundi, vitex negundo, five-leaved chaste tree: Philippine Medicinal Plants - An illustrated compilation of Philippine medicinal herbs by Godofredo Stuart, with botanical information, chemical properties, folkloric uses and research studies

2020年9月17日 · The main health benefit of Lagundi is to ease respiratory complaints. It is generally used for the treatment of coughs, asthma symptoms, and other respiratory problems. Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that helps alleviate pain and discomfort.

2024年10月25日 · The Lagundi tree (Vitex negundo) is a well-known medicinal plant, native to the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. Recognized for its health benefits and ecological significance, it has been used for centuries in traditional medicine, particularly for respiratory issues like coughs and colds.

Lagundi is a shrub growing wild in vacant lots and wastelands. It has blue and bell-shaped flowers and small fruits that turn black when ripe. Traditionally, its leaves have been used as a decoction to treat cough, fever, respiratory diseases, and as an anti-inflammatory agent.