Vinca rosea | Medicinal plant in the Akhdar encyclopedia
A source of anticancer drug compounds after industrial purification. Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
Plant name
Pink vinca
Latin name
Catharanthus roseus
Common names
Pink vinca
foreign names
Catharanthus roseus
The group
Apocynaceae
Habitat and Geographic Distribution
Madagascar; cultivated globally
Botanical description
A plant species belonging to the Apocynaceae family, the scientific name Catharanthus roseus is used as an accurate reference to avoid confusion with similar popular names.
Used part
leaves and aerial parts
chemical components
Vincristine, vinblastine and alkaloids
Properties and medical uses
A source of anticancer drug compounds after industrial purification.
Study results should be interpreted according to the type of extract, dosage, and quality of evidence, and should not replace medical diagnosis or treatment.
pharmaceutical forms
Preparations from the leaves and aerial parts may be available as tea, powder, or standardized extract depending on the plant and local regulations; dosages vary drastically between forms and are not inferred from this record.
Side effects and precautions
The plant is poisonous and should not be used in homes or as a tea.
Consult a healthcare professional if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or are taking chronic medications.
the environment
Madagascar; cultivated globally
Agriculture and productivity
The aforementioned native environment and the requirements of the species Catharanthus roseus are taken into account, with botanically certified propagation material obtained and collection of threatened wild species avoided.
History and Heritage
Madagascar; cultivated globally.
This traditional use illustrates the historical context and does not, in itself, prove therapeutic efficacy.
Medical note
This is educational content and does not constitute medical advice.
Do not consume any unidentified plant, do not stop taking prescribed medication, and contact emergency services or a poison control center if poisoning is suspected.
تنبيه صحي
هذه المعلومات للتثقيف ولا تمثل وصفة علاجية.
استشر طبيباً أو صيدلانياً قبل استخدام أي نبات طبي، خاصة أثناء الحمل أو الرضاعة أو عند تناول أدوية مزمنة.
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