Vinca minor
Country of Origin: France
Periwinkle acts as a stimulant, astringent, antihypertensive, vasodilator and diuretic.
It is used by women for its astringency and to treat severe menstruation, or bleeding between periods.
Periwinkle has anti-inflammatory properties and can be applied to treat skin inflammation, eczema, wounds or as a mouthwash for sore throat, gingivitis and mouth ulcers.
It is particularly beneficial to digestive problems such as gastritis and diarrhea and treats inflammation of the stomach.
The vincamine substance contained in periwinkle is associated with the treatment of dementia.
CAUTION! Vinca minor should be avoided during pregnancy
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