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Tree of Vitex pinnata. Microscopical Features of Vitex pinnata Linn leaves i. Anatomy of the Leaf The leaf consists of thick and prominent midrib and their lamina. The midrib and lamina are studded with dense epidermal trichomes. The midrib consists of thick, conical adaxial part and wide semi circular abaxial part. The midrib is 1.3 mm thick, the adaxial core is 300?m wide and the abaxial part is 1.35mm wide. The epidermal layer of the midrib consists of small, circular thick walled cells bearing both glandular and non-glandular trichomes. The adaxial core includes homogenous, circular thick walled parenchyma cells. The abaxial part consists of 4 or 5 layers of collenchymatous cells in the outer part and thin walled circular parenchymatous zone in the inner part.
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... [8] Vitex pinnata is known to contain carbohydrates, phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids, amino acids, and proteins. [9] The leaves of V. pinnata (syn Vitex pubescens Vahl.) have been applied on cuts and wounds [10] and have been eaten to treat hypertension and fever. The root is consumed for backache, body pain, and fatigue. ...
