[[File:Vitex agnus-castus 1.JPG|thumb|right|''Nirgundi'', ''Vitex agnus-castus'']]
'''Nirgundi''' is a native of the Mediterranean region. It is one of the few temperate-zone species of Vitex, which is on the whole a genus of tropical and sub-tropical flowering plants. It is widely used in folk medicine, particularly in South and Southeast Asia.
==Uses==
{{Uses|Headache}}, {{Uses|Mental disorder}}, {{Uses|Ear problems}}, {{Uses|Fever}}, {{Uses|Chronic arthritis}}, {{Uses|Liver problems}}, {{Uses|Swelling of lungs}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Indigestion}}.
'''Nirgundi'''==Parts Used=={{Parts Used|Roots}}, also called Vitex agnus-castus{{Parts Used|Flowers}}, vitex{{Parts Used|Leaves}}, chaste tree, chasteberry, Abraham's balm, lilac chastetree, or monk's pepper, is a native of the Mediterranean region. It is one of the few temperate-zone species of Vitex, which is on the whole a genus of tropical and sub-tropical flowering plants{{Parts Used|Bark}}.
'''Indrani''' or '''Vitex negundo'''==Chemical Composition==Contains volatile oils, commonly known as the Chinese chastetreeflavonoids, five-leaved chaste treeapigenin, or horseshoe vitexluteolin, is a large aromatic shrub with quadrangularquercetin, densely whitishkaempferol, tomentose branchlets. It is widely used in folk medicinetiliroside, triterpene glycosides including euscapic acid and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, particularly in South and Southeast Asia3%–21% tannins.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
== Description Common names=={{Common names|kn=Bile-Nekki|ml=Indrani|sa=|ta=Nirkunnchi, Nallanochi|te=Nallavalli, Vavilli|hi=Samhalu, Saubhalu|en=Five-Leaved Chaste Tree}}
Vitex negundo is an erect shrub or small tree growing from 2 to 8 m (6.6 to 26.2 ft) in height. The bark is reddish==Properties==Reference: Dravya -brown. Its leaves are digitateSubstance, with five lanceolate leafletsRasa - Taste, sometimes three. Each leaflet is around 4 to 10 cm (1.6 to 3.9 in) in lengthGuna - Qualities, with the central leaflet being the largest and possessing a stalk. The leaf edges are toothed or serrated and the bottom surface is covered in hair. The numerous flowers are borne in panicles 10 to 20 cm (3.9 to 7.9 in) in length. Each is around 6 to 7 cm (2.4 to 2.8 in) long and are white to blue in color. The petals are of different lengthsVeerya - Potency, with the middle lower lobe being the longest. Both the corolla and calyx are covered in dense hairs. The fruit is a succulent drupeVipaka - Post-digesion effect, 4 mm (0.16 in) in diameterKarma - Pharmacological activity, rounded to eggPrabhava -shaped. It is black or purple when ripeTherepeutics.===Dravya===
== Uses =Rasa===Tikta (Bitter), Kashaya (Astringent)===Guna===Laghu (Light), Ruksha (Dry), Tikshna (Sharp)===Veerya===Ushna (Hot)===Vipaka===Katu (Pungent)===Karma===Kapha, Vata===Prabhava===
*In alternative medicine, it is believed the berries are a tonic herb for both the male and female reproductive systems. The leaves are believed to have the same effect but to a lesser degree.==Habit==*It is believed that some of the compounds found in the plant work on the pituitary gland which would explain its effects on hormonal levels.*Used in supplements for male bodybuilders as a secondary component because of its effects on testosterone levels.*Five-Leaved Chaste Tree relieves muscle aches and joint pains.{{Habit|Shrub}}
==Common Identification=====Leaf==={{Leaf|Simple|Compound|The leaves are Palmately compound petiole 2:5: 3.8 cm long; mostly trifoliate, occasionally pentafoliate}}<ref name=="Leaf"/>
* '''English''' ===Flower==={{Flower|Bisexual|2- Five4cm long|Bluish-leaved chaste tree* '''Kannada''' purpleYellow|5- ಬಿಲೆ ನೆಕ್ಕಿ* '''Hindi''' 20|Flowers Season is June - निर्गुंडीAugust and small, in peduncled cymes}}
== External Links =Fruit==={{Fruit|Rounded drupe|1 to 3 mm in diameter|Calyx cup may show one or two vertical splits|Fruit colour light brown to black|2}}
*[https:===Other features=== ==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used== ==Where to get the saplings====Mode of Propagation=={{Propagation|Seeds}}, {{Propagation|Cuttings}}. ==How to plant//encultivate==It prefers a light well-drained loamy soil.wikipedia[3] It is widely planted as a hedge plant in between the fields and usually not browsed by the cattle.org<ref name="How to plant/wikicultivate"/Vitex_agnus> ==Commonly seen growing in areas=={{Commonly seen|Tropical area}}, {{Commonly seen|Sub-castus tropical region}}. ==Photo Gallery==<gallery class="Vitex agnus-castusleft" caption="" widths="140px" heights="140px"]> </gallery> ==References== <references> *<ref name="chemical composition">[http://www.himalayawellness.com/herbfinder/vitex-negundo.htm Chemical constituents]</ref> <ref name="FiveLeaf">[https://www.bimbima.com/ayurveda/medicinal-use-of-Leaved Chaste Treenirgundi-Himalaya herb findervitex-negundo/1452/ Plant description]</ref> <ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[http://www.jipbs.com/VolumeArticles/FullTextPDF/80_JIPBSV2I205.pdf Cultivation details]</ref></references> ==External Links==*[httpshttp://www.planetayurveda.com/nirgundipowder.htm Nirgundi on planet ayureveda.com]* [http://enwww.usefulplants.org/index.wikipediaphp/medicinal-plants/nirgundi-chaste-tree Nirgundi on ueful plants.org]* [https:/wiki/Vitex_negundo Vitex easyayurveda.com/2014/07/27/nirgundi-vitex-negundo-Wikipediauses-dose-side-effects-research/ Nirgundi on easy ayurveda.com]
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[[Category:Lamiaceae]]
