Overview
Five-leaved Chaste Tree - reference is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for inflammation. Nirgundi (Vitex negundo) is cross-referenced here within the Guduchyadi Varga. It is a large shrub with aromatic, five-lobed compound leaves. The leaves are the primary medicinal part and are used extensively for joint pains and inflammatory conditions. The leaf paste or oil is applied externally for arthritis and muscular pain. This reference links to the main description elsewhere in the text.
How Five-leaved Chaste Tree - reference Helps with Inflammation
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Five-leaved Chaste Tree - reference has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing inflammation:
- Potency (Virya): Ushna (hot)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Katu (pungent)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent)
- Qualities (Guna): Laghu (light), Ruksha (dry)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Pungent (Katu)
- Quality (Guna)
- Light (Laghu), Dry (Ruksha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Hot (Ushna)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Pungent (Katu)
- Key Constituents
- Casticin, Artemetin, Agnuside
- Also Known As
- English: Five-leaved Chaste Tree
Sanskrit: निर्गुण्डी, सिंदुवार, इन्द्राणी
Hindi: सम्हालू, निर्गुंडी, मेवड़ी
Other Herbs for Inflammation
See all herbs for inflammation on the Inflammation page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.