Lagundi - Vitex Negundo tea Leaves organic Air-dried Shipping From USA

NOTE: We are back taking orders! Order now - they go fast! All orders are grown in USA and will be shipped from Orlando, Florida. Fresh Dried Lagundi Leaves (Vitex Negundo) Lagundi (scientific name: Vitex negundo ) is a shrub that grows in the Philippines. It is one of the ten herbal medicines endorsed by the Philippine Department of Health as an effective herbal medicine with proven therapeutic value. Commonly known in the Ilocos region as dangla, lagundi has been clinically tested to be effective in the treatment of colds, flu, bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis , and pharyngitis. Studies have shown that Lagundi can prevent the body's production of leukotrienes, which are released during an asthma attack. Lagundi contains Chrysoplenol D, a substance with anti-histamine and muscle relaxant properties. Even in Japan, lagundi is becoming recognized as an effective herbal medicine , especially since researches have shown that it contains properties that make it an expectorant and it has been reported to function as a tonic as well. Freshly picked. No Chemical Pesticides or Insecticides use! Scientific Name: Vitex Negundo Other names : Lagundi, Five-leaved chaste tree, Huang Ching, Agno-casto, Limo-limo Lagundi (Vitex negundo) 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 and India. 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 (Vitex negundo) has been traditionally used as herbal medicine and is an important medicinal plant in Ayurvedic and Unani systems of medicine. The extracts from its leaves and roots are mostly considered to provide the most health benefits. The Philippine Department of Health has conducted research and study for Lagundi and has suggested that the lagundi plant has a number of verifiable therapeutic value and health benefits to man. As with other herbal medicines, Lagundi should not be taken without consulting a medical professional, as it may potentially conflict with other medications or it may be contraindicated for a particular condition. If a healthcare provider is resistant to herbal treatments, the patient may want to seek out a practitioner who supports complementary medicine so that he or she can get sound advice about whether or not this herb is safe to use. Shipping: Items will be shipped within 2-5 business days when we received payment excluding weekends and public holidays. Please make sure your address in eBay and PayPal is correct before you pay. Items are shipped from US and should arrive between 5-10 days depending on your location. Your feedback is important to us! Once you receive your item and are completely satisfied, please leave feedback for us. This will be an indication that you are satisfied, and are ready to complete the transaction. If there is a problem of any kind, please contact us before leaving feedback. We will do everything in our power to make sure you are satisfied.