The Materia Medica of the Hindus, compiled from Sanskrit Medical Works c5.s18.t1.3

c5.s18.t1.3

SANSKRIT writers mention two varieties of nirgundi. That with pale blue flowers is called *sindhuvára* (*Vitex trifolia*) and that with blue flowers is called *nirgundi*. The properties of both are said to be identical, but the latter is generally used in medicine. The root of *Vitex Negundo* is considered tonic, febrifuge and expectorant. The leaves are aromatic and regarded as tonic and vermifuge. Their juice is much used for soaking various metallic powders, before making the latter into pills.