PERIWINKLE (BUNGA KAMUNTING CINA)

NAMA HERBA : Kemunting Cina
NAMA SAINTIFIK : Catharanthus Roseus
BOTANI :
Tumbuhan herba yang mempunyai batang berwarna ungu dan berdaun hijau. Merupakan pokok hiasan. Getah pokoknya beracun. Daunnya tersusun secara berselang-seli . Berbunga putih dan merah jambu
KEGUNAAN:
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ENGLISH VERSION

PERIWINKLE

Scientific Names: Vinca major L.Vinca minor L.ApocynaceaeDogbane 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.
Source: http://medicinalherbinfo.org/herbs/Periwinkle.html