Scientific Names: Vinca major L. ,Vinca minor L. ,Apocynaceae, Dogbane family Common Names : V. major: Great periwinkle, V. minor:Early-flowering periwinkle, Lesser periwinkle, Running myrtle
Uses
Periwinkle is a remedy for diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, ulcers in the throat and mouth, diabetes, disorders of the skin and scalp, excessive menstruation and hemorrhage. Chew the herb to help stop bleeding in the mouth, nose, and to help toothache. The tea is used for nervous conditions, hysteria, and convulsions. Improves blood flow in cerebral arteriosclerosis and can be helpful after a stroke; tonic for the cerebral arterioles, reduces high blood pressure, a blood tonic.
WORD OF WARNING
Periwinkle is a remedy for diarrhea, flatulence, indigestion, ulcers in the throat and mouth, diabetes, disorders of the skin and scalp, excessive menstruation and hemorrhage. Chew the herb to help stop bleeding in the mouth, nose, and to help toothache. The tea is used for nervous conditions, hysteria, and convulsions. Improves blood flow in cerebral arteriosclerosis and can be helpful after a stroke; tonic for the cerebral arterioles, reduces high blood pressure, a blood tonic.
WORD OF WARNING
Periwinkles are members of the Dogbane family, many members of which are big-time poisonous when ingested. Therefore, if you are going to try internal concoctions made at home, do it with extreme caution and in extreme moderation. Don't try this herb when pregnant or if you have kidney, liver, or lung disease.
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