Vitex cannabifolia

Physical Characteristics

Vitex cannabifolia is a deciduous Shrub growing to 3 m (9ft 10in). It is in leaf from June to October, in flower from September to October, and the seeds ripen from October to November. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Insects. Suitable for: light (sandy) and medium (loamy) soils, prefers well-drained soil and can grow in nutritionally poor soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It cannot grow in the shade. It prefers dry or moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - Western China.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Sunny Edge;

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic Astringent Diaphoretic Dysentery Expectorant Febrifuge Malaria Sedative The roots, leaves and fruits are antirheumatic, astringent, diaphoretic, diaphoretic, febrifuge and sedative[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of dysentery, enteritis, malaria, heat stroke and arthralgia[147].

Known Hazards

None known