lagundi
lagúndi with stress marks
medicinal shrub for cough
Usage Note
Lagundi (Vitex negundo) is one of the ten Philippine medicinal plants officially endorsed by the Department of Health. Its leaves are brewed into a tea or syrup used as a traditional remedy for cough, asthma, and fever. It is widely grown in home gardens and is available in commercial herbal preparations.
Examples
" Mabisa ang lagundi sa ubo. "
Natural Translation
Lagundi is effective for cough.
Literal Translation
Effective the lagundi on cough.
" Uminom siya ng lagundi. "
Natural Translation
He/She drank lagundi.
Literal Translation
Drank he/she of lagundi.
" Pinakuluan ni Nanay ang mga dahon ng lagundi upang gawing gamot sa aking ubo. "
Natural Translation
Mother boiled the lagundi leaves to make medicine for my cough.
Literal Translation
Boiled by-Mother the leaves of lagundi so-as-to make medicine for my cough.
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