Nishinda or Five-leaved chaste tree, Vitex negundo

Nishinda or Five-leaved chaste tree (Vitex negundo, family: Lamiaceae) is a deciduous large shrub or small tree attaining a height of 2-8 m. It has a smooth light grey to brown bark. The plant is found from East Africa to Tahiti and become naturalized in South and Southeast Asia. It is grown as an ornamental plant. The plant is also grown for medicinal use. It is found near water bodies in Bangladesh.

Another Bangla name: Boro nishinda 



Vitex negundo is propagated by seeds or cuttings.

The leaves and roots of vitex negundo are used in fever, pain, itching, scabies and menstrual disorder.



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