Tuesday, November 24, 2009

LEMUNI/LAGUNDI



Common names: Lemuni, Leggundi, Lagundi, Five-leaved chaste tree, Nirgundi
Scientific name: Vitex negundo
Plant description
The Lemuni plant can grow up to five meters tall. It can be described as a cross between a shrub and a tree with a single woody stem (trunk). It has pointed leaves with five leaflets set like a hand.

Medicinal uses:
  • 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

References:

http://www.philippineherbalmedicine.org/lagundi.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitex_negundo

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