Nochi / Chinese Chastetree Powder

Kingdom: Plantae

Family: Lamiaceae

Genus: Vitex

Species: V. negundo

Binomial name: Vitex negundo

Nochi is also called a Five-leaved chaste tree, Nirgundi. It is an evergreen medicinal deciduous shrub native to India. Now it is also grown in China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Japan. This shrub is usually grown as fencing for agricultural land and houses.

The leaves are used as an insecticide and biopesticide. The various parts of this herb like leaves, seeds, and roots of this plant are used in Unani, Ayurveda, Homeopathy, Siddha, and Allopathy medicine.

It is used to treat the problems because of Kapha and Vata imbalance. It is mostly used to treat skin affections, headaches, swelling, wounds, asthma, female and male sexual and reproductive problems. 

Health Benefits

• Nochi leaves naturally have anti-inflammatory properties, so it provides better relief from arthritic pain, swelling, and body pain which is caused by vata.
• This herb is more famous to treat sinus infections.
• Nochi leaves are effectively treated against skin problems like eczema, ringworm, abscess, and other skin infections.
• It also helps to reduce the high body temperature and boost immunity power.
• Nochi has a good amount of fatty acid and flavonoids that help to promote memory power and intelligence of the brain. Also, it uplifts moods and regulates sleep.