Vitex negundo or simply called as Lagundi in the Philippines is a native shrub found in swamps and grows up to 8 meters high with a thick and woody stem-like trunk with palmately-like leaves of 3 to 5 pointed leaves. Lagundi flowers are blue to lavender. They are also found in eastern Africa, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, India, Burma, China, Japan, Indo-China, Thailand and in the entire Malesian region, and are also cultivated in Europe, Asia, and North America and West Indies.
Lagundi has been used as herbal medicine by Filipinos which was backed up by the Department of Health and some Philippine-based scientists who made studies about its effectivity as treatment for respiratory ailments. Generally, lagundi is taken to cure coughs, asthma, and other respiratory concerns.
Lagundi has analgesic effects that help to ease the discomfort due to respiratory problems. This herb can:
- Relieve asthma and eases pharyngitis
- Reduces discomfort from rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea
- Cures cough, colds, fever, flue and other brocho-pulmonary ailments
- Lessens signs of chicken pox
- Eliminates worms and boils
Presently, lagundi has been commercially manufactured and bought in syrup or in capsule form, mixed with other cough components and herbs. Lagundi syrup serves as cough treatment and are available in drugstores and even in some supermarkets. If you are outside the Philippines, there is an alternative herbal capsule called Ricola Cough Drops for cough and sore throat tablets and are available through Amazon online stores.
Lagundi is proven to be safe for the use of adults and children and there are no reported adverse reactions. Although, it is recommended to use it moderately especially for pregnant women and the cure must not exceed in one week.
Other Traditional Uses of Lagundi:
- Leaves and roots have expectorant and diuretic properties and used to relieve pain
- The sap from its crushed leaves are used for sore throat and coughs
- Its leaf decoction is used for the wounds, and ulcers; heals gastric colic and flatulence; used for aromatic baths; can stimulate menstruation
- Its seeds are boiled and eaten for prevention of toxins and against the bites of animals
- Its flowers are used to heal diarrhea, cholera and some liver problems.
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