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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.