Rosy Periwinkle Powder / Nithyakalyani Podi / Catharanthus Roseus / Sadabahar Powder – 200g

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Catharanthus Roseus

English Name: Rosy Periwinkle Powder

Sanskrit Name: Sadapushpa

Tamil Name: Nithykalyani Podi / நித்தியகல்யாணி பொடி

Malayalam Name: Shavam Naari / ശവം നാരി

Hindi Name: Sadabahar / सदाबहार 

Telugu Name: Billaganeru / బిల్లగనేరు

Description:

Catharanthus Roseus is the botanical name of the rosy periwinkle plant that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. Rosy periwinkle is a flowering plant native to India. It is an evergreen subshrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. 

Rosy Periwinkle is a herbal plant that has been used for preparing traditional medicine for treating various health ailments. The leaves and flowers of this plant are used to treat diabetes.

The other common names of rosy periwinkle are bright eyes, Cape periwinkle, graveyard plant, Madagascar periwinkle, annual, vinca, old maid, pink periwinkle, and Magdalena.

Health Benefits:

• The rosy periwinkle powder is a traditional medicine to decrease blood sugar levels in the body.
• During menstrual periods, consuming this powder can control excessive bleeding in women.
• The powerful alkaloids in Catharanthus Roseus can cure certain types of cancer such as leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, etc.
• The application of this powder is the best remedy for treating wasp stings, bee stings, and other insect stings.
• Rosy periwinkle powder also reduces high blood pressure.
• Sadapushpa is beneficial to treat various health issues like sore throat, eye irritations, skin infections and also reduce anxiety and stress. 
• Consuming it can lead to proper blood circulation in the brain and improve memory power.

Dosage of Rosy Periwinkle Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 grams of rosy periwinkle powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it twice a day before taking meals. It helps to maintain healthy body conditions.

For External Use:

Take a required amount of rosy periwinkle powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the skin. It helps to cure skin infections.