Vitex negundo Linn

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Vitex negundo Linn is aslo known as Vitex paniculata Lam, Vitex incisa Lam.,, Vitex negundo var. incisa {Lam} Clarke, Vitex pseudo-negundo {Hausskn} Hand .Mazz, belongs to Verbenaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Habul Fiqa, Nigand, Sarsa.
The English Names for this herb are Chaste Plant, Five-leaved Chaste Tree.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Atlaq, Banna, Danna, Nirgandi, Nirgundi, Panjkasht, Sanbhalo.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Vitex negundo Linn are Anthelmintic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-septic, Astringent, Cardiac Tonic, Carminative, Cooling, Demulcent, Deobstruent, Desiccative, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Ophthalmic Tonic, Resolvent, Sedative, Tonic, Vermifuge.

Flowers:

  • Anti-diarrhoeal
  • Astringent
  • Cardiotonic


  • Leaves:
  • Anti-septic
  • Astringent
  • Desiccative
  • Detersive
  • Discutient
  • Resolvent
  • Sedative
  • Tonic
  • Vermifuge


  • Fruit:
  • Ophthalmic Tonic
  • Vermifuge


  • Root:
  • Anthelmintic
  • Demulcent
  • Diuretic
  • Expectorant
  • Febrifuge
  • Tonic


  • Seed:
  • Cooling
  • Diuretic
  • Emmenagogue


  • Leave Juice:
  • Anti-cancerous


  • Leaves Extract:
  • Anti-bacterial


  • Dried Fruit:
  • Vermifuge


  • Fruit extract:
  • Analgesic


  • Twigs Extract:
  • Anti-bacterial


  • Indications

    The Indications of Flowers of Vitex negundo Linn are Fever, Liver Complaints, Diarrhoea.

    The Indications of Leaves of Vitex negundo Linn are Joints Swelling, Headache, Gravel, Catarrh, Toothache, Rheumatic Affections, Cholera, Catarrhal Affections, Eczema, Gonorrhoea.

    The Indications of Fruit of Vitex negundo Linn are Dropsy, Cold, Gonorrhoea, Rheumatism, Headache, Leucorrhoea, Cough, Catarrh, Watery Eyes, Deafness, Hernia, Enlargement of Spleen, Angina.

    The Indications of Root of Vitex negundo Linn are Rheumatism, Cold, Dysentery, Piles, Dyspepsia, Boils, Toothache.

    The Indication of Bark of Vitex negundo Linn is Toothache.

    The Indications of Seed of Vitex negundo Linn are Flatulence, Inflammations.

    The Indication of Powder of Vitex negundo Linn is Leprosy.

    The Indications of Leave Juice of Vitex negundo Linn are Worms, Foetid Discharge.

    The Indications of Twigs of Vitex negundo Linn are Scalds, Anxiety, Headache, Burns, Cough, Vertigo, Convulsions.

    The Indication of Decoction (leaves) of Vitex negundo Linn is Joints Swelling.

    The Indications of Above Ground Parts (juice) of Vitex negundo Linn are Syphilis, Skin Affections, Venereal Disease.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Vitex negundo Linn.

    Temperaments

    The Temperament of Vitex negundo Linn is 2nd order, warm and dry.

    Available Brands

    BrandManufacturer/Mnf. Representative
    MAJUN MUGHALLIZ JAWAHIRDARHamdard laboratories Waqf Pakistan

    Compound Preparations

    Vitex negundo Linn is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Jograj Gugal, Ma'jun Mughaliz Jawaher Wali, Roghan Haft Barg, Safuf Asl-us-Sus, Safuf Panjkasht compounds.

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole HerbN/A
    Seed2.000g - 3.000gN/A

    Herb's Description

    Vitex negundo Linn. Shrubs, usually 1-2 m tall, whitish to greyish tomentose, except the upper surface of leaves and fruits. Leaves opposite-decussate, leaflets usually lanceolate, fiowers small, usually blue or violet, subsessile to shortly pedicelled. Drupes subglobose or somewhat ovoid, 5 mm diameter, usually 4-celled with 1 seed in each cell

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in China, India, Mayanmar, North Africa, Pakistan, Philippines, West Asia.
    Odor: The odor of Vitex negundo Linn is Feebly Nauseous
    Taste: Bitter

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Vitex negundo Linn's substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Vitex negundo Linn's Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Vitex negundo Linn's antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

    May cause headache,described as harmful for kidneys in large doses or following long term use.

    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vitex negundo Linn. (work in progress)