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Simpleleaf Chastetree

<p>The roots are diaphoretic and diuretic. A decoction is used in the treatment of fevers and liver diseases. It is also taken after childbirth.

The leaves are anodyne, antiseptic, diuretic, emmenagogue and febrifuge. They are ground with garlic, pepper, turmeric, and boiled rice and then made into pills which are used in the treatment of consumption. The fresh juice is drunk as a remedy for headache.
Fomentations and baths of the leaves are used in the treatment of beriberi.
The leaves are used as a dry fomentation or poultice for treating sprains, contusions, rheumatism and swollen testicles.

The fruit is said to be nervine, cephalic, and emmenagogue. It is prescribed in the form of powder, an electuary, and a decoction. A decoction of the dried fruits is given in the treatment of common cold, headache, watery eyes and mastitis.
The fruit contains an acid alkaloid, and coloring matter. <a href="http://tropical.theferns.info/viewtropical.php?id=Vitex+trifolia">Source</a>

The inner bark is chewed and swallowed as a remedy for dysentery</p>

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