Phytochemical screening of Vitex negundo species (local name – Uriksibi) found in Imphal west district of Manipur

Vitex negundo Linn. is a large aromatic shrub distributed throughout India. Vitex negundo Linn. has also been extensively used in treatment of ailments as traditional medicine, folk medicine and pharmacological evidence. Traditionally the leaves of Vitex negundo Linn. are documented to possess antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, analgesic and antihistamine properties tonic, vermifuge. It has been reported to posses potent pharmacological properties like mosquito repellent effects as well as antiulcerogenic, antiparasitic, antimicrobial and hepatoprotective potentials, snake venom neutralization and anti-allergic activities. Phytochemical analysis revealed the presence of Proteins, Carbohydrate, Flavonoids, Phenols, Saponins and Tanins.