176-365
Research Results: This is an extremely well steadied plant. It is the source of two potent cancer-fighting alkaloids, Vincristine and Vinblastine. The plant contains alkaloids that ore now crucial in the battle against Hodgkin's disease and childhood leukemia. 72 alkaloids have been isolated form Periwinkle. Interestingly, its effectiveness in the treatment of diabetes, its most common bushmedicinal use, has not been verified.
The Periwinkle plant has historically been used throughout the Caribbean to treat a wide
assortment of diseases. It was used as a folk remedy for diabetes in the area for
centuries. Juice from the leaves is used to treat wasp stings and other insect bites. The
plant can be boiled to make a poultice to stop bleeding. It has been used as an astringent,
diuretic and cough remedy. In Central and South America, it is used as a homemade cold
remedy to ease lung congestion and inflammation and sore throats., an extract from the
flowers is used to make a solution to treat eye irritation and infections.
If you've had a hard day at work and have aching limbs, the bruised, boiled leaves of the
Periwinkle can be applied, giving much sought-after relief.
Research Results: This is an extremely well steadied plant. It is the source of two potent cancer-fighting alkaloids, Vincristine and Vinblastine. The plant contains alkaloids that ore now crucial in the battle against Hodgkin's disease and childhood leukemia. 72 alkaloids have been isolated form Periwinkle. Interestingly, its effectiveness in the treatment of diabetes, its most common bushmedicinal use, has not been verified.
No comments:
Post a Comment