Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Vinca
Vinca minor
Antispasmodic, astringent, hemostatic, hypotensive, sedative.
Single product
Nov. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Vinca, Periwinkle, Red Periwinkle, Old Maid, Church-Flower, Ram-Goat Rose, "Myrtle".
Parts Used:
Leaves.
Historical Uses:
Vinca has been widely used in tropical folk medicine to treat internal hemorrhage, hypertension, nightmares and excessive menstrual bleeding.
1,2
It is said to improve circulation.
1
Vinca has also been used in the treatment of leukemia.
1,3
It has been employed in cases of mouth and nose bleeds and muscular cramps.
3
Contraindications:
Avoid in cases of hypotension, during pregnancy and in patients with a tendency towards constipation.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive consumption. Care should be exercised when using this plant.
Dosage:
5 to 10 drops two times per day. You can increase gradually once you are used to its effects. For muscular cramps, apply extract and gently massage area, repeat as needed.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Varro E. Tyler, PhD,
Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals
, PPP, NY, 1994; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
3
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.140.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
