Lagundi, also known as Vitex negundo L., is a plant that has been traditionally used for medicinal purposes in the Philippines and other countries in Asia. Here are some of the uses of lagundi:

• Cough and asthma: Lagundi has been found to be effective in relieving cough due to common cold, flu, and mild to moderate acute bronchitis. It is also used for the relief of reversible mild to moderate bronchospasm in patients more than 2 years old with obstructive airway disease such as asthma and chronic bronchitis.

• Pain relief: Lagundi has been traditionally used to treat wounds and as a pain medication.

• Respiratory problems: Lagundi is generally used for the treatment of coughs, asthma symptoms, and other respiratory problems.

• Skin diseases: Lagundi is used to treat skin diseases such as eczema, ringworm, and boils.

• Fever: Lagundi is traditionally used to treat fever.

• Rheumatism: Lagundi is traditionally used to treat rheumatism.

Lagundi has been clinically validated and transformed into a safe, scientifically validated herbal drug. It is available in tablet and syrup forms and is included in the Philippine National Formulary.