Abstract

A COMPREHENSIVE EXPLORATION OF NIRGUNDI

*Dr. Swapnil Singh Baghel, Dr. Sharad Rathi, Dr. Urmila Shukla and Dr. Subhadra Waskel

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Abstract

A deciduous shrub Vitex negundo (sindhuvar) also known as Nirgundi in Sanskrit and Hindi it has natural habitat in many regions of the world. it is also believe that India and the Philippines to be its places of origin. Nirgundi is not mentioned in the Vedas, but it is mentioned multiple times for the treatment of many ailments in post-Vedic literature. The plant is used for a wide variety in India, including basketry, dyeing, fuel, food, protecting stored grains, pesticides, growth promoters, manure, and treating human, cattle, and poultry. It is utilized in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, Homoeopathy, and Allopathy. Historically In India, traditional medicines were utilized with extensive understanding of the therapeutic value of many different plants. One of the most useful herbs in Indian System of Medicine is Vitex negundo Linn, it has been in use for a very long time period. For the treatment of particular ailments, the entire plant, including the leaves, leaf oil, roots, fruits, and seeds, is used. But in Ayurveda, the most crucial components are the leaves, roots, and bark. This paper is also provides pharmacological proof of its use in Ayurveda and folk medicine, as well as its traditional agricultural uses as a storage, field, and household pesticide.

Keywords: Vitex negundo, Nirgundi, Ayurveda, Sindhuvaaraka, Therapeutic utility.