Catharanthus roseus
Catalogue no. 029
Periwinkle
The source of the indole alkaloids ajmalicine (raubasine), vindoline and catharanthine. Ajmalicine is used pharmaceutically for cerebrovascular circulation, and leaf extracts are traditionally used for blood-sugar balance. Because it contains cytotoxic alkaloids.
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