Health Benefits of Lagundi

Among the medical uses of Lagundi are to stop coughing, relives asthma, facilitate the discharge of
phlegm and to lower fever due to colds or flu. It is also a pain reliver for headache and toothache.
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Lagundi/Vitex Negundo Hearbal Medicine

-Lagundi uses, health benefits, side effects warnings of use.
Lagundi(Scientific name: Vitex negundo)
Is a large native shrub that grows in Asia and southeast Asia such as the Philippines and India has been
traditionally used as herbal medicine.

 The extracts from its leaves and roots are mostly considered to provide the most health benefits
 The Philippine department of Health has conducted research and study for Lagundi and has
suggested that the Lagundi plant has a number of verifiable therapeutic value and health
benefits to man.
 Gives you a better nervous system function.
 Gives you a strong immune system.
 Helps you have a better sleep and metabolism
 Increases capability to cope with stress.
 Increase your ability

Lagundi Traditional and Folkloric Medicine

-Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that helps alleviate pain and discomfort.

Other traditional health benefits that are derived from the use of Lagundi are as follows:
 Lagundi is use to prevent and treat warm infestation
 Lagundi is also use to treat skin diseased such as Eczema, Ringworm, etc.
 Use to wash wounds to promote healing.
 Laguindi has an analgesic function to treat rheumatism, muscle pain and inflammation of joints.
 Lagundi is used for anorexia.

Also known as:

Dabtan,Dangla (ILK) Kamalan(Tag).

Nigundo, Five-Leaved Chaste Tree

 Used to treat stomach problems such as colic, spasms, and in digestions

 Lagundi has claimed health benefits against high cholesterol
 Lagundi is also used as a Carminative Herb
 Lagundi is believed to promote good memory and eye sight
 Lagundi Tea is taken to relieved anxiety and to promote relaxation
*The old folks would burn VITEX NEGUNDO leaves and the smoke is believed to drive away
insects, particularly mosquito.

SCIENCE BASED HEALTH BENEFITS FROM LAGUNDI

*Lagundi essential oil has anti-bacterial properties

*Indian Journal Pharmaceutical Science (2008)Jul-Aug)- the anti-bacterial properties of Vitex

Negundo extracts. It was found that the root and leaf extract is active against some bacteria
such as B sublitis and E coli. The result is promising in comparison to standard drug
Ciprofloxacin.

BACILLUS SUBLITIS- is a bacterium found in soil and the gastro intestinal tract of Ruminants and
humans.

ESCHERICHIA COLI- is a bacterium commonly found in the GUT of warm-blooded organism.

Lagundi /Vitex Negundo anti-inflammatory activity.

*Indian journal of Medical Research(2006)
-Leaf extract health benefits as an Adjuvant therapy to standard anti-inflammatory drugs.
The results suggest that Vitex Negundo has a positive effects as an adjutant for anti-
inflammatory drugs ibuprofen and phenlbutazone.

Lagundi (Preparation and use)

Tropical paste-uses as anti-inflammation and analgesic in cases of rheumatism, arthritis, muscle
pains, headache and fever. The paste is prepared by pounding Lagundi leaves and heating to
warm then applied to affected area.

Decoction and Tea- Used for washing wounds, vaginal douche, for gargling to treat mouth sores,
and sore throat and as bronchodilator, in cases of cough and asthma.
Mix 1 cup of cut fresh leaves and flowers to 2 cups of water. Boil for 10 minutes. Let it steep and
strain solid parts. Tea! Take ½ cup, 3x a day until condition improved.

Lagundi Oil- can be extracted by distillation.

VN tablets and capsuls and syrups follow the instructions in accompanying label

Lagundi/ Vitex Negundo WARNINGS, SIDE EFFECTS AND REFERRENCES

 Use is widely acceptable as safe for use for children and adults and no adverse reaction
has been reported. However, moderate use is recommended for pregnant women, and
treatment should not exceed 1 week. If symptoms persist and irritation occurs, stop the
use and consult your doctor.