Vitex quinata


Vitex quinata is a species of flowering plantin the family Lamiaceae. It is sometimes referred to by the common name joho lawe tree. It is native to the Andaman Islands, Assam, Bangladesh, the Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Cambodia, the Caroline Islands, South [Central China|South-Central China], Southeast China, the East Himalayas, Hainan, India, Java, Laos, Lesser [Sunda Islands|the Lesser Sunda Islands], Malaysia, Maluku, Myanmar, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatra, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Uses

Some sources claim the bark is used as a tonic in folk medicine where an infusion can be made to increase appetite.