Lagundi

(scientific name: Vitex

negundo)
It is a large native shrub that grows
in Asia and Southeast Asia such as
the Philippines and India and has
been traditionally used as herbal
medicine and is an important
medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and
Unani systems of medicine. The
extracts from its leaves and roots are mostly considered to provide the
most health benefits. The Philippine Department of Health has
conducted research and study for Lagundi and has suggested that the
lagundi plant has a number of verifiable therapeutic value and health
benefits to man.

What are the medicinal properties of Lagundi plant?

The leaves, flowers, roots, and seeds of the lagundi plant can be used in
herbal medicine.
 Plant is considered anti-inflammatory, astringent, antibacterial, antifungal,
analgesic, alterant, depurative, rejuvinating, stomachic.
 Roots are considered as tonic, febrifuge, antirheumatic, diuretic and expectorant.
 Leaves are considered aromatic, bitter, anti-
inflammatory, bronchial smooth muscle relaxant, vermifuge.
 Flowers are astringent, carminative, hepato-protective, digestive, vermifuge and
febrifuge.
 The seeds make a cooling medicine for skin diseases and leprosy, and for
inflammation of the mouth.
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Angelica Laguerta

Lagundi has been as herbal medicine in Philippines. It's main health benefit is to ease respiratory
complaints. Lagundi is generally used for the treatment of coughs, asthma, and other respiratory
problems. Many Filipinos used lagundi as a herbal medicine. Lagundi can be good in health. Lagundi
became the main ingredient in Ascof cough syrup. Because it's already proven to be really effective. I
found many testimonials all over the net about its benefits. In 1997, the TAMA (Traditional and
Alternative Medicine Act) was passed, providing a legitimizing boost to the alternative medicine
movement in the Philippines. Alternative medicine has a number of benefits. It is a practice of
consuming a medicine without the use of drugs. This may involve herbal medicines. With alternative
medicines, a person becomes an active participant in techniques involved in the cure. People have
turned to using alternative medicine, since it offers multiple health benefits and cures them from long-
term ailments in a natural way. This law is already implemented so we do not have to worry too about
taking this medicine because it is herbal.

Karen Martinez

The Lagundi plant has a number of verifiable therapeutic value and health benefits to man. It’s
main health benefit is to ease respiratory complaints. Lagundi is generally used for the
treatment of coughs, asthma symptoms, and other respiratory problems. The taste might be a
little bitter but it is really effective if you have cough and colds, Lagundi use is widely
acceptable as safe for use for children and adults and no adverse reaction has been reported.
Lagundi products become more and more popular as a safe alternative.

Lorraine Camus

Lagundi, scientific name Vitex negundo, is one of the 10 herbal medicinal plants that have been
clinically proven safe and effective by studies of the Philippine Department of Health and
private research bodies. It is endorsed by the DOH and included in the Philippine National Drug
Formulary. The Lagundi has many health benefits and is considered a good medicine. More
than that, most of the parts of the lagundi plant have medicinal value. All the parts of lagundi
plant can be used as herbal medicine and that makes it more stand out among other plants.