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-diarrhoealAstringentCardiotonic Leaves:
Anti-septicAstringentDesiccativeDetersiveDiscutientResolventSedativeTonicVermifuge Fruit:
Ophthalmic TonicVermifuge Root:
AnthelminticDemulcentDiureticExpectorantFebrifugeTonic Seed:
CoolingDiureticEmmenagogue 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
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
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | | N/A |
| Seed | 2.000g - 3.000g | N/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)