People have done various researches on plants that belong to the Vitex L.

especially V. negundo and V. trifolia. These researches had discovered different types of chemical compositions which include flavonoids

terpenes

lignans

sterols

anthracenes

volatile oil

etc. Experimental results confirmed that flavonoids in Vitex L. can be used in anti-aging

prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases. These results showed preferable value on exploitation and utilization of Vitex L. Since Vitex L. is widely distributed with high diversity in our country

some of these plants have been used in folk medicine. If we can further exploit the Vitex L. with scientific connotation

a huge consumer market will be ahead of us. Simultaneously

it will become a kind of economic crops which involve people's livelihood and highly related to regional development.