Chaste Tree (Engl.), Lagundi (Tag.)
Vitex negundo L.
RespiratoryErect, much branched shrub or small tree Height: 3 - 8 m Leaves: Digitate leaves that may consist of 3 or 5 leaflets of which the central leaflets are oblong to narrowly elliptic while the side leaflets are entire to dentate, apex acuminate, and base cuneate (1) Flowers: White or purple to blue-violate flowers borne on dense side clusters (1) Fruits: Succulent drupe (3), ellipsoidal, truncated apex, glabrous, smooth (1), black when ripe.
Medicinal Uses & Benefits
Cough. Preparation: Boil the leaves. Part used: Leaves
Preparation
Boil the leaves
Location & Habitat
REGION XIII (Caraga), AGUSAN DEL NORTE, CITY OF BUTUAN (Capital), Humid places or along water courses in wastelands and mixed open forest.
Research
Caraga State University: Documentation of Philippine Traditional Knowledge and Practices on Health and Development of Traditional Knowledge Digital Library on Health of Butuanon in Butuan City
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Quick Info
- Scientific Name
- Vitex negundo L.
- Local Name
- Chaste Tree (Engl.), Lagundi (Tag.)
- Family
- Lamiaceae
- Category
- Respiratory
- Date Collected
- Jun 28, 2026
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