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known as "5-leaved chaste tree" in english is used in Philippine herbal medicine to treat cough, colds and fever. It is also used as a relief for asthma & pharyngitis, rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, and diarrhea.

Lagundi is an erect, branched tree or shrub, that grows to as much as 5 m high. Lagundi has a single thick, woody stem like a trunk and is usually seen in swamps of the Philippines. Lagundi leaves appear palmately, in the form of five pointed leaves which splay out like the fingers of a hand. Lagundi leaves are 5-foliate, rarely with 3 leaflets only. Lagundi leaves are 4-10 cm long, slightly hairy beneath. The lagundi flowers are blue to lavender, 6-7 mm long bearing fruit globose of about 4mm in diameter that turns black when ripe,

Lagundi, herbal medicine - Health Benefits 
Lagundi has been traditionally used as herbal medicine by Philippine folks. The efficacy of Lagundi has also been verified by the 
Philippine Department of Health and other Philippine based scientists which concentrated on its use to ease respiratory complaints. 
Lagundi is generally used for the treatment of coughs, asthma symptoms, and other respiratory problems, 
Lagundi is also known for its analgesic effect that helps alleviate pain and discomfort. Other traditional benefits that are derived 
from the use of Lagundi are as follows: 
•	Relief of asthma & pharyngitis 
•	Recommended relief of rheumatism, dyspepsia, boils, diarrhea 
•	Treatment of cough, colds, fever and flu and other bronchopulmonary disorders 
•	Alleviate symptoms of Chicken Pox 
•	Removal of worms, and boils 

Warning And Side Effects Of Lagundi
Lagundi use is widely acceptable as safe for use for children and adults and no adverse reaction has been reported. However,
 moderate use is recommended for pregnant women, and treatment should not exceed one week. If symptoms persist and irritation occurs, 
stop the use and consult your doctor.




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