Lagundi Flashcards
1
Q
Scientific name:
A
Vitex negundo
2
Q
Common names:
A
Dangla (Ilokano); five-leaved
chaste tree, horseshoe vitex
3
Q
Indication:
A
Leaves and flowering tops decoction,
syrup, tablets, and capsules for coughs, colds,
fever, and asthma.
4
Q
Found in:
A
humid places or along water courses, in
waste places, and in mixed open forest
5
Q
Parts used:
A
Leaves and flowering tops
6
Q
Special precautions:
A
Make sure to have the
five-leaved varieties, as there are other varieties of
lagundi.
7
Q
Preparation: Asthma, Cough & Fever
A
● Decoction (the process of boiling the leaves or other parts of a fruit/plant in a couple of glasses of water for 15 minutes)
