PERIWINKLE-Herbal Remedy for Diabetes

Botanical Name-Periwinkle Herb

Family Name- Apocynaceae

Uses

• Piles
• Wounds
• Skin Conditions
• Menorrhagia
• Diabetes
• Nervous disorders
• Blood pressure
• Bleeding
• Inflammations
• Ulcers
• Soreness

How to use in different diseases

• An ointment is useful fo wounds, piles and skin conditions
• The tonic is useful for menorrhagia . Take one to two teaspoonfuls twice a day
• Periwinkle teas is used for diabetes
• The poultice used as a bandage to stop bleeding
• It is useful for leukemia, malignant lymphomas, neuroblastoma, Wilms tumor, mycosis fungoides, to improve cerebral blood flow, and treat high blood pressure
• The leaves can be bruised and applied directly to the affected area for wasp stings, to relieve eye inflammation, mouth ulcers, and to stop bleeding
• The leaves have been used for improved oxygen and blood flow, especially in cerebral veins and arteries for improvement of cognitive function
• It is also useful for headaches, vertigo, and poor memory

Parts used

Whole plant

Dose

Ointment- Twice daily

Tonic- 5 to 10ml

Tea- 2 to 4gm

Preparations

Ointment,Tonic,Tea,Poultice