Sadabahar - Nithyakalyani

Botanical Name: Catharanthus Roseus

Common name: Periwinkle, Rosy periwinkle, Cayenne jasmine

Sanskrit: Nityakalyani, Sadapushpi

Hindi: Sadabahar सदाबहार

Tamil: Nithyakalyani, Sudukattu malligai

Malayalam: Shavam Naari, Nithyakalyani, Shavakkottappacha, Ushamalari

Marathi: सदाफूली Sadaphuli

Bengali: নযনতাৰা Nayantara

Kannada: Nitya Pushpa, Batla hoo, Sadaa mallige, Thuruku mallige

Marathi: Sadaphool, Sadaphuli

Telugu: Billaganneru

Description:

Catharanthus roseus (Vinca) also known as the Madagascar periwinkle or rosy periwinkle or Sadabahar is grown as an ornamental plant in the garden. This is a 1m tall perennial herb with oppositely arranged leaves. The plant produces several flowers such as pink, red, lilac, white and light shade darks. The pink and the white varieties are grown for its medicinal value. The leaves are around 3cm, oval and oblong. The fruit is 3-4cm long and a pair follicle. The species is cultivated as herbal medicine. In Ayurveda, the plant root and shoot are poisonous, yet used as medicine against several diseases.

Parts Used:

Whole plant

It has Anti cancer attribute which combats and prevents Cancer.  It is widely used in the treatment of Lung Cancer and Blood Cancer. Due to its Anti diabetic properties, it regulates blood Sugar levels and prevents Diabetes. Catharanthus Roseus efficiently lowers the High Blood Pressure. 

It is Antiviral in nature, therefore, it potentially work against Viral Infections. It has Antibacterial properties which fight against Bacteria. Catharanthus Roseus extract is used to counter  Dysentery. And it is also effective for Diarrhea. It has the Anti inflammatory attribute which heals the inflammation. It is a Skin Toning herb that promotes glow and rejuvenates the skin.  Thus, it effectively cures Skin Disease. It is potent to reduce Acne.  It also relieves from Eczema and suppresses the swelling of the skin.

It is considered during Malaria to get rid of it.

Catharanthus Roseus for Scanty Menses 

Take Catharanthus Roseus leaves.  Prepare an infusion.  Use it as a douche.

Catharanthus Roseus for External Bleeding

Take Catharanthus Roseus leaves.  Boil them.  Prepare poultice.  Apply on affected part.

Catharanthus Roseus for Insect Bites

Take Catharanthus Roseus leaves.  Boil them.  Extract them.  Apply it on the affected area.

Catharanthus Roseus for Diabetes

Take Catharanthus Roseus leaves.  Prepare decoction.  Drink early in the morning for 7 days.

Catharanthus Roseus for Piles

Take Catharanthus Roseus leaves.  Boil them.  Strain and drink it twice a day.