Vitex glabrata


Vitex glabrata, commonly known as smooth chastetree, bush currant, black plum, black fruit, and black grape, is a species medium-sized deciduous tree in the family Lamiaceae. It is native to Australia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Marianas, Myanmar, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Characteristics

The fruit is black in color and edible when ripe with a sweet taste, and is eaten raw, cooked, or dry. It has shown significant anti-inflammatory properties in rats in studies.
Some sources claim that the bark and roots are used as a traditional medicine.