Description

Nirgundi Herb is a herb, having quite similar look as Basil. It is an Ayurvedic herb with numerous health benefits in it. Many of us are still unaware of it. Let us see the health benefits of Nirgundi. In Ayurveda, Nirgundi/Five leaved chaste is an extraordinary and miraculous herb. The power and efficacy of the herb is also described in the books of Charak Samhita. Appearance of Five leaved chaste: It is 6-12 ft tall, multi branch bushy plant covered with very fine hairs. The bark of stem is thin and the leaf stalk is long and 3-5 leaves grow at its tip.

Benefits:

Helps us in preventing and curing the following:

It suppresses kapha, vata, alleviates vata and relieves pain. It is a very famous medicinal herb for vata related problems.
It enhances intellect and used to diminish sexual desire.
It is anthelmintic and kills worms and micro organisms.
It promotes digestion, stimulates liver and cures bronchial asthma.
It is antipyretic and especially cures high fever.
Nirgundi Herb also promotes physical strength and cures eyes and nose related problems.

Other Names:

Nishinda, Nirgundi, Samalu, Huang ping, Five-Leaved Chaste Tree, Gattilier incise, Mönchspfeffer, Nagod, Nagad, Sambhalu, Sawbhalu, Samhalu, Nirgandi, Nisinda, Mewri, Belenekki, Vitex negundo Linn, Lingad, Nigad, Nirgundi, Banjangasht, Sisban, Bharwan, Maura, Banni, Swanjan, Nirgundi, Nirgumdo, Tukhme Sambhalu.