Lagundi (Tag.,Bis.)

Lagundi (Tag.,Bis.)

Vitex negundo Linn.

Respiratory

An erect, branched tree or shrub Height: 5 to 8 meters high Leaves: Leaves are usually 5-foliate, rarely with 3 leaflets only, and palmately arranged. Leaflets are lanceolate, entire, 4 to 10 centimeters long, slightly hairy beneath, and pointed at both ends, the middle leaflets being larger than the others, and distinctly stalked. Flowers: Flowers are numerous, blue to lavender, 6 to 7 millimeters long, borne in terminal inflorescences (panicles) 10 to 20 centimeters long. Calyx is hairy, and 5-toothed. Corolla is densely hairy in the throat, and the middle lobe of the lower lip is longest. Fruits: Fruit is a succulent drupe, globose, black when ripe, about 4 millimeters in diameter.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Ubo (cough)& Sip-on (cold). Preparation: Collect enough number of leaves and wash thoroughly. Soak the leaves in a glass of lukewarm water.. Part used: Leaves

Preparation

Collect enough number of leaves and wash thoroughly. Soak the leaves in a glass of lukewarm water.

Location & Habitat

REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Found in coastal areas, backyards | REGION VII (CENTRAL VISAYAS), SIQUIJOR, LAZI, Found in coastal areas, backyards

Research

Siquijor State College: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health: FOLK HEALING PRACTICES of SIQUIJOR ISLAND: Phase 3

Quick Info

Scientific Name
Vitex negundo Linn.
Local Name
Lagundi (Tag.,Bis.)
Family
Verbenaceae
Category
Respiratory
Collected By
Jovencio M. Manga (healer); Cesario P. Orong (mangalalap); Edwin D. Castillon (mangalalap)
Date Collected
Sep 07, 2018