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Lagundi
Scientific Name : Vitex Negundo
Also known as:
Dabtan (If.) Dangla (Ilk.) Kamalan (Tag.)
Lagundi (Ibn., Tag., Bik., P. Bis.) Liñgei
(Bon.) Limo-limo (Ilk.) Sagarai (Bag.) Turagay
(Bis.) Five-leaved chaste tree (Engl.) Huang
Ching (Chin.) Agno-casto (Spanish)
Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo) is a large
native shrub that grows in the Philippines and has been
traditionally used as herbal medicine. The Philippine Department
of Health has conducted research and study for Lagundi and has
suggested that the lagundi plant has a number verifiable
therapeutic value
Lagundi is an erect, branched tree or shrub, that
grows to as much as 5 m high. Lagundi has a single thick, woody
stem like a trunk and is usually seen in swamps of the
Philippines. Lagundi leaves appear palmately, in the form of
five pointed leaves which splay out like the fingers of a hand.
Lagundi leaves are 5-foliate, rarely with 3 leaflets only.
Lagundi leaves are 4-10 cm long, slightly hairy beneath. The
lagundi flowers are blue to lavender, 6-7 mm long bearing fruit
globose of about 4mm in diameter that turns black when ripe,
Lagundi, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
Lagundi has been traditionally used as
herbal medicine by Philippine folks. The efficacy
of Lagundi has also been verified by the
Philippine Department of Health and other
Philippine based scientists which concentrated on
its use to ease respiratory complaints. Lagundi
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. Other traditional benefits that
are derived from the use of Lagundi are as follows:
Relief of asthma & pharyngitis
Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils,
diarrhea
Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other
bronchopulmonary disorders
Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox
Removal of worms, and boils
Lagundi Herbal Medicine Preparation
Lagundi leaves, root, flowers, and seeds are believed to have
medicinal value. Lagundi concoction is prepared by boiling,
steeping, and then straining various parts such as lagundi
leaves, roots, flowers and seeds.
wash fresh or
dried Lagundi
leaves
chop then add in
4 cups of water
for every 1 cup
of lagundi parts
let it boil for
10 to 15 minutes
Let it steep then
strain the
various parts.
Drink half cup of
Lagundi three
times a day.
Lagundi
concoction can be
stored in
suitable glass
container for
later
consumption.

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Lagundi

  • 1. Lagundi Scientific Name : Vitex Negundo Also known as: Dabtan (If.) Dangla (Ilk.) Kamalan (Tag.) Lagundi (Ibn., Tag., Bik., P. Bis.) Liñgei (Bon.) Limo-limo (Ilk.) Sagarai (Bag.) Turagay (Bis.) Five-leaved chaste tree (Engl.) Huang Ching (Chin.) Agno-casto (Spanish) Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo) is a large native shrub that grows in the Philippines and has been traditionally used as herbal medicine. The Philippine Department of Health has conducted research and study for Lagundi and has suggested that the lagundi plant has a number verifiable therapeutic value Lagundi is an erect, branched tree or shrub, that grows to as much as 5 m high. Lagundi has a single thick, woody stem like a trunk and is usually seen in swamps of the Philippines. Lagundi leaves appear palmately, in the form of five pointed leaves which splay out like the fingers of a hand. Lagundi leaves are 5-foliate, rarely with 3 leaflets only. Lagundi leaves are 4-10 cm long, slightly hairy beneath. The lagundi flowers are blue to lavender, 6-7 mm long bearing fruit globose of about 4mm in diameter that turns black when ripe,
  • 2. Lagundi, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits Lagundi has been traditionally used as herbal medicine by Philippine folks. The efficacy of Lagundi has also been verified by the Philippine Department of Health and other Philippine based scientists which concentrated on its use to ease respiratory complaints. Lagundi 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. Other traditional benefits that are derived from the use of Lagundi are as follows: Relief of asthma & pharyngitis Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other bronchopulmonary disorders Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox Removal of worms, and boils Lagundi Herbal Medicine Preparation Lagundi leaves, root, flowers, and seeds are believed to have medicinal value. Lagundi concoction is prepared by boiling,
  • 3. steeping, and then straining various parts such as lagundi leaves, roots, flowers and seeds. wash fresh or dried Lagundi leaves chop then add in 4 cups of water for every 1 cup of lagundi parts let it boil for 10 to 15 minutes Let it steep then strain the various parts. Drink half cup of Lagundi three times a day. Lagundi concoction can be stored in suitable glass container for later consumption.