Benefits of Vinca Rosea (SadhaBahar)

Sadabahar or vinca rosea is an evergreen shrub that is commonly grown worldwide both as an ornamental plant and for medicinal purposes. The vinca rosea plant grows to about 3 feet in height having smooth, glossy, dark green leaves, and flowers throughout the year.

Benefits of Vinca Rosea (SadhaBahar)

·         Internal medicine – Effectively treats hypertension, gastritis, cystitis, enteritis, memory loss, toothache, circulatory disorders, chest complaints, throat infections, etc.

·         Pain relieving ointment – Application of the paste of crushed leaves on wounds/affected areas relieves pain

·         Leaf oil & Flower extracts – Treats nose bleeds, bleeding gums and bleeding haemorrhoids, eye infection and eye irritation

·         Periwinkle concoctions – Treats mouth ulcers (alkaloids like vincamine and vindoline), controls bleeding, regulates menstrual periods

·         Relieves symptoms of skin diseases such as acne, dermatitis and eczema

·         Quickens healing process and stops bleeding.

In traditional medicine, the leaf juice has been used to treat wasp stings, a gargle is used for sore throats, flower extracts are used for infants' eyewash. Periwinkle tea is used to treat diabetes and cough.