Comprehensive Study of Nirgundi Plant: A Survey Report

Abstract

The genus Vitex contains 270 species distributed around the world. It is an interesting source of potential bioactive molecules, as iridoids compounds, flavonoids, diterpenoids derivatives, phytosteroids, with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, Hepatoprotective activity, analgesic and antihistamine. It is a large aromatic shrub distributed throughout India. In   ancient times it is used as a female remedy and also for pains in Ayurveda and also in Roman medicine. It is distributed through Indo-Malesia, Europe, Asia, West Indies and india, in india it is found in the outer Himalayas. It is also called as village pharmacy because it is used for the many disease like antibacterial, astringent, febrifuge, vermifuge, sedative, antitumor, tonic various chemical constituents like flavones, glycosides,  volatile oil, flavonoids, tri terpenes, and tannins many others were identified in this plant.