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Vitex agnus-castus L.
Verbenaceae
- Vitex pseudo-negundo (Hausskn.) Hand.-Mazz.
- Chaste Tree
- Lilac Chaste Tree
- ghar غار
- kaff maryam كف مريم
- shiakh-Avraham matzuy
- שִׂיחַ-אַבְרָהָם מָצוּי
Chamaephytes, Parasite
- Humid habitats
and other botanical details.
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Vitex agnus-castus L.
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal/ Joints | Rheumatism |
Analgesic, Anti-arthritic, Anti-inflammatory | Mix leaves + rue (Ruta chalepensis)+ "harmal" (Peganum harmala) +squirting cucumber (Ecballium Elatarium) + colocynth (Citrullus colocynthis); soak in water for 3 days, grind, boil & expose affected area to steam (steam bath) for 1 hr allowing body to sweat heavily. |
Leaf | B |
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Notes
Cautions
Vitex agnus-castus adverse effects include skin allergy & gastrointestinal symptoms including abdominal cramps & diarrhea. Contraindicated in pregenacy & lacatation. Hormonal action may cause it to interfere with oral contraception & endocrine therapies (hormone replacement & sex hormones).