Nirgundi
निर्गुण्डी
Five-leaved Chaste · കരിനൊച്ചി
About
Vitex negundo. Kerala kitchen-garden anti-inflammatory.
Classical properties
| Sanskrit | निर्गुण्डी |
|---|---|
| English | Five-leaved Chaste |
| Malayalam | കരിനൊച്ചി |
| Rasa (taste) | katu, tikta, kashaya |
| Guna (quality) | laghu, ruksha |
| Virya (potency) | ushna |
| Vipaka (post-digestive effect) | katu |
Traditional uses
Arthritis, joint pain, sciatica, fever, headache.
Found in formulations
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This information is educational and based on classical Ayurvedic texts. It is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified BAMS / MD-Ayurveda practitioner before using any herb therapeutically — dosage, anupana (vehicle), and combinations are person-specific.