NAGOD (Vitex negundo)

Nagod (Vitex negundo L.) is a large aromatic shrub traditionally used in Ayurvedic, Siddha, and Unani medicine systems. It belongs to the Lamiaceae family and is known for its potent anti-inflammatory, analgesic, anti-bacterial, and anti-asthmatic properties. The plant is extensively utilized for treating joint pain, respiratory ailments, skin disorders, and fever, making it a cornerstone in herbal medicine for musculoskeletal and respiratory conditions.

Nagod Scientific Names

Kingdom: Plantae
Phylum: Angiosperms
Class: Eudicots
Order: Lamiales
Family: Lamiaceae
Genus: Vitex
Species: Vitex negundo L.

Nirgundi Common Name

English: Chinese Chaste Tree, Five-Leaved Chaste Tree
Sanskrit: Nirgundi
Hindi: Nagod / Nirgundi
Tamil: Nochi
Telugu: Nocchi
Malayalam: Indrani
Kannada: Nirgundi
Bengali: Nishinda
Marathi: Nagod

Nirgundi Uses

Joint and Muscular Pain Relief - Used in Ayurveda as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic for conditions like arthritis, sciatica, and muscular injuries.

Respiratory Health - Acts as an expectorant and is used in cough, asthma, and bronchitis.

Skin Disorders - Antibacterial and antifungal properties help in treating eczema, wounds, and boils.

Fever and Infections - Traditionally used to treat intermittent fever, malaria, and general infections.

Gynecological Uses - Helps in managing menstrual disorders and is used as a uterine tonic in folk medicine.

Phytochemical Constituents

Vitex negundo contains several pharmacologically active constituents that contribute to its wide range of therapeutic applications:

Flavonoids: Vitexin, Casticin, Orientin
Iridoid Glycosides: Negundoside
Terpenoids: β-sitosterol, Lupeol
Phenolic Compounds: p-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Essential Oils: Sabinene, 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, Linalool
Alkaloids: Vitenegundine

References

Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India (API), Part I, Vol. 1, Government of India, Ministry of AYUSH.

Chopra, R.N., Nayar, S.L., & Chopra, I.C. (1956). Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants, CSIR, New Delhi.

Kirtikar, K.R., & Basu, B.D. (1935). Indian Medicinal Plants, Vol. 3, Lalit Mohan Basu, Allahabad.

Dahanukar, S.A., Kulkarni, R.A., & Rege, N.N. (2000). "Pharmacology of medicinal plants and natural products." Indian Journal of Pharmacology, 32, S81–S118.

Sharma, R. (2003). Medicinal Plants of India: An Encyclopaedia, Daya Publishing House.

Singh, G., et al. (2005). "Essential oil composition of Vitex negundo Linn. and its antimicrobial activity." Natural Product Research, 19(5), 403–409.

European Medicines Agency. Assessment Report on Vitex negundo L., Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC), 2011.

NAGOD (Vitex negundo)

Nagod Scientific Names

Nirgundi Common Name

Nirgundi Uses

Phytochemical Constituents

References

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