• Latin name :Catharanthus roseus, formerly Vinca rosea or Lochnera rosea.
  • Indian names :Sadabahar, Sadapushpi, Sadaphuli, Baramasi etc.
  • Common names :Periwinkle, Vinca, Rosy periwinkle, Madagascar periwinkle, Cape periwinkle, Old maid, etc.

Medical use:

  • Diabetes: It is useful in treating gastritis, cystitis, enteritis, diarrhea, diabetes, etc when taken internally.
  • Cancer: Sadabahar leaves and stems are a source of alkaloids that have anti tumor and anti cancer properties. Fluid retention.
  • Nosebleeds : Sadabahar controls nosebleeds, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers and sore throats
  • Increasing blood circulation: Despite serious safety concerns, periwinkle is used for “brain health” (increasing blood circulation in the brain, supporting brainmetabolism, increasing mental productivity, preventing memory and concentration problems and feebleness, improving memory and thinking ability, and preventing early aging of brain cells).
  • Lung congestion.
  • Sore throat.
  • Eye irritation, when applied to the eye.
  • Skin infections, when applied to the skin.
  • Stopping bleeding, when applied to the skin.
  • Malaria
  • Sore throats