Malayan Teak

Vitex pinnata, also known as Indian lady's slipper or chaste tree, is a traditional medicinal plant primarily used in Ayurvedic and Unani medicine. While its specific uses are not extensively documented, it has been traditionally employed for various health conditions without clear evidence of widespread application. Scientific studies have shown varying levels of ecdysteroids in different parts of the Vitex species, with higher concentrations found in young leaves and bark. The bark lipophilic extract was identified as having potential anti-TB properties, showing an MIC value of 62.5 µg/mL. Additionally, a compound from the plant exhibited strong antileishmanial activity and enhanced NO generation and iNOS2 expression. The ethyl acetate extract demonstrated notable antioxidant and antibacterial activities among tested fractions. No major safety concerns have been recorded for Vitex pinnata to date, nor are there any reported drug interactions noted in the available literature.

केवल जानकारी हेतु। पारंपरिक उपयोग का अर्थ सिद्ध प्रभावशीलता नहीं है। प्रमाण और सुरक्षा भिन्न होती है — उद्धृत स्रोत देखें।