Slightly poisonous!
Effect:
lowering blood pressure, diuretic, digestive, stimulating blood circulation, hemostatic, astringent
Areas of application:
Skin diseases with scabs, weeping eczema of the scalp and mucous membrane bleeding, impaired blood clotting, circulatory problems in the head, cerebral circulation, poor memory, increased blood sugar levels, skin diseases, nosebleeds, uterine bleeding, presbycusis, poor vision, inflammation, abscesses, ulcers, bruises , wounds, tonsillitis, sore throats, high blood pressure, for the follow-up treatment of strokes, dizziness, headaches, diarrhea
Plant parts used:
the young, fresh herb
Collection time:
before flowering around March
To find:
Often grows in mixed beech forests, on hedges and in bushes. Periwinkle is now found in many gardens and occurs wild, especially near old castles.
Ingredients:
Indole alkaloids, vincamine, terpenes, ursolic acid, phenols, phenolcarboxylic acid, flavonoids tannins, phytosterol, ornol, vinicin
Other:
☕ Tea: Pour 1/4 liter of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of herb and let it steep for 5 to 10 minutes. 1 cup per day is sufficient.
The tea tastes spicy and can be mixed with other herbs that have the same effect.
The periwinkle is a symbol of eternal loyalty and was used in tears of love in the Middle Ages. An evergreen wreath delays decomposition in the deceased, which is perhaps why it is tied as a funeral wreath.
In the pharmaceutical industry, only the isolated substance is used, but not the whole plant. It is believed that prolonged use may cause blood count changes.
In Ayurveda, Vinca rosea is used a lot, and not only the anti-tumor effects are desired. The plant is used to lower blood sugar levels, for high blood pressure and especially for depression. Vina rosea takes away fear and calms you down.