Vinca major Linn.

Primary Characteristics

Primary Characteristics

Vinca major Linn.belongs to Apocynaceae, family.
The English Names for this herb are Big leaf periwinkle, Bigleaf periwinkle, Greater periwinkle, Lochnera rosea, Reichb., Madagascar periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle.

Pharmacological Actions

The pharmacological Actions of Vinca major Linn. are Acrid, Anti-cancerous, Astringent, Tonic.

Flower:

  • Laxative


    • Indications

    The Indications of Vinca major Linn. are Diarrhoea, Sore Throat, Cancer, Vaginal Discharge, Haemorrhages, Tonsilliis, Excessive Menstrual Bleeding, Abnormal uterine bleeding, Congestion.

    The Indication of Flower of Vinca major Linn. is Constipation.

    No Contra Indication information is available for Vinca major Linn..

    Temperaments

    No Temperament information is available for Vinca major Linn..

    Available Brands

    No Brand information is available for Vinca major Linn..

    Compound Preparations

    No Compound Preparation information is available for Vinca major Linn..

    Dosage

    PartDoseInstruction
    Whole Herb1.000cupFor obstructions of mucus in the intestines and lungs, diarrhoea, congestions, haemorrhages, etc., Periwinkle Tea is a good remedy.
    Tincture2.000drops/day - 10.000drops/daythree or four times in the day, with a spoonful of water. Is given medicinally for the milk-crust of infants as well as for internal haemorrhages.

    Herb's Description

    Vinca major Linn.. A semi-procumbent shrub with trailing ascending stems; 1-3 feet long. The leaves are dark green, large and egg-shaped, with the margins minutely fringed. The flowers of the Periwinkle vary somewhat in intensity of colour, but the average colour is a deep purplish-blue. A white variety of the Lesser Periwinkle occurs in Devonshire and in gardens; it is often met with bearing purple, blue and white flowers, sometimes double. This ornamental plant is fast growing and flowers all year long.

    Taste Odor & Occurrence

    Occurence: It occurs in Tropical Africa.. It is widely spread in Tropical Africa and naturalized in the Tropics in general.

    Substitutes

    No information regarding Vinca major Linn.'s substitute is currently available.

    Active Constituents

    Vinca major Linn.'s Active constituents:

    Antidotes

    No information regarding Vinca major Linn.'s antidot is currently available.

    Warning & Precautions

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    Toxicity

    Currently no Toxicity information is available for Vinca major Linn.. (work in progress)