Simpleleaf Chastetree
蔓荆Malay: Legundi
Vitex trifolia L.
MedicinalWind-dispersingHead/eye-clearingPain-relieving
Family: Verbenaceae
Type: Shrub
Parts Used: Leaves, seeds (vitex fruit)
Nature & Flavor: Pungent, bitter, slightly cold
Also known as: Water Berry, White-backed Yang
Properties & Functions
Functions: Disperses wind-heat, clears and benefits the head and eyes
Indications:
- Wind-heat headache
- Gum swelling
- Migraine
- Eye pain and dizziness
- Rheumatic bone pain
- Indigestion
- Enteritis diarrhea
- Bruise swelling
Usage & Prescriptions
Dosage: 10-15g, decoct. Fresh leaves: crush and apply externally.
Cold headache
Vitex fruit, perilla leaf, mint, angelica & chrysanthemum 10g each, decoct
Wind-heat eye pain, photophobia
Vitex fruit 10g, chrysanthemum 15g, equisetum 10g, decoct
Damp paralysis and stiffness
Vitex fruit 10g, erythrina bark 12g, trachelospermum 12g, decoct
Quick Reference
- Nature & Flavor
- Pungent, bitter, slightly cold
- Parts Used
- Leaves, seeds (vitex fruit)
- Family
- Verbenaceae
- Standard Dosage
- 10-15g, decoct. Fresh leaves: crush and apply externally.
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