Nirgundi (Vitex negundo linn.)

Nirgundi– Vitex negundo

Introduction

Nirgundi, commonly known as Five leaved chaste tree is one of the most widely used herb for treatment purposes. The name Nirgundi itself means that the plant can cure many diseases and protects the body. The meaning of the word Vitex is chaste tree and the species name negundo came from it’s Sanskrit name Nirgundi. The leaves of the plant are usually 5 foliate and hence the plant is commonly known as five leaved chaste tree. 

Dr. Gupta’s Institute of Applied Food and Allergy mainly aims in curing allergic conditions by the usage of naturally available herbs and follows Ayurvedic system. Our experts studied on Nirgundi and found properties like Antiparasitic, vermifuge, anodyne, tonic, febrifuge, expectorant, diuretic etc. Nirgundi can be used to treat numerous diseases like Epilepsy, Cough, Fever, Worm infestations, Inflammatory conditions etc. The ethyl acetate extract of Nirgundi have antifilarial effects. The leaves of the plant can be successfully administered in treating Filariasis. Our experts have successfully proven the hepatoprotective action of leaves of Nirgundi as it contains ethanolic extracts.