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Five-leaved Chaste Tree (Lagundi)
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Chasteberry •
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St. John's Wort •
Tawa Tawa •
Turmeric •
Valerian •
Yohimbe •
accept the bitter to get better
Five-leaved Chaste Tree (Lagundi) - Vitex negundo
Lagundi is a small erect tree that can reach 3meter at maturity. The plant has evergreen leaves, blue flowers about 6-7 mm that develop into fruits about 4mm in diameter. Leaves, seeds, bark and roots are used for the treatment of various illnesses.
Medicinal Uses:
- Decoction of leaves is effective for cough, colds, fever, headache, toothache, asthma, menstrual difficulties and amenorrhea.
- As washing agent, boiled leaves are used for sponge bathing, treating wounds and ulcer.
- Placing ash of fresh leaves in affected areas can ease rheumatic joints.
- Decoction of leaves taken as a diuretic.