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Lagundi are herbal plants that grows in the Philippines particularly in the region of Ilocos. It grows as tall as 5 meters and has pointed leaves with five leaflets as its distinctive features. It was discovered to be beneficial in health and was highly endorsed by the Philippine's Department of Health (DOH).

Lagundi with its scientific name Vitex Negundo, has been clinically proven effective in treatment of various viral infections such as colds, flu, asthma, bronchitis, pharyngitis, coughs, respiratory illnesses and many other known viral diseases.

This herbal plant is known for its analgesic effect that helps cure pain and discomfort. Other known benefits includes chicken pox treatment, removal of boils and worms, treatment for liver disorders, relief in rheumatism, dyspepsia and diarrhea.

Numerous studies suggests that Lagundi leaves prevent the production of leukotrienes, a substance that triggers asthma attack. An anti-histamine agent known as Chrysoplenol D is one of the main component of a Lagundi leaves. Furthermore, other properties of Lagundi shows that its an expectorant which helps tonic functions. Today, Lagundi has become one of the most marketed herbal plant in the Philippines and are slowly becoming popular in Asia.

This herbal plant can be taken like a usual tea, mixing a sliced raw leaves of Lagundi to a hot water. Wait for 15 minutes then its ready to drink. You may also use the leaves for skin diseases. Just grind the leaves and apply to the affected area of the skin.

Today, herbal products from this amazing plant can be acquired in tablet and capsule forms as a dietary supplement. Many pharmaceutical companies are now promoting Lagundi as one of their herbal supplement products and in tea forms.

If you like to try Lagundi and you live outside the Philippines, you may always opt to order via online stores like eBay and amazon. There are many merchants selling this type of herbal products in the Internet so you will have the opportunity to try its health benefits.

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