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The periwinkle plant contains substances that are effective against leukemia. In fact, Vinblastine and vincristine are alkaloids found in perwinkle that are approved by the FDA and are used to make chemotherapy drugs.
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What else can I help you with?
Where can one pick periwinkle flowers?
One can pick periwinkle flowers anywhere they are grown and are allowed to pick them. Many gardeners grow periwinkle flowers and you can also find them in the wild.
How do periwinkle flowers spread?
By explosion
What does a periwinkle do?
it can cure some kinds of cancer
Did most of the people die or did they cure from leukemia of World War 2?
No cure for leukemia
What layer of the rainforest are rosy periwinkle flowers in?
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Does periwinkle produce flowers?
Yes, periwinkle (Vinca minor) is a flowering plant that produces small, blue or purple, five-petaled flowers. It blooms in spring and summer.
What are facts about rosy periwinkle?
The rosy periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) is a flowering plant native to Madagascar and is known for its pink or white flowers. It is a source of vincristine and vinblastine, two important chemotherapy drugs used to treat cancer. Rosy periwinkle has also been used in traditional medicine to treat diabetes and high blood pressure.
Is tea made from white periwinkle leaves good for one's memory?
Periwinkle, Vinca major - AKA greater periwinkle was once used topically for inflammatory skin conditions. It is related to a plant known as rose periwinkle, which is used in the treatment of leukemia, but it should not be used in home remedies. I have heard of the use of White periwinkle, but do not currently have herbal facts on it.
Is there a cure for likiemia?
There is not a cure for leukemia but scientists are still working on finding a cure for this type of cancer.
Is chronic myelomonocytic leukemia cure able?
Yes, there is a red wood which can cure chronic leukemia in just three days, there after no drug is needed. This herb has been tested on manly leukemia patient.
Where are periwinkle flowers found?
Periwinkle flowers are typically found in temperate regions across the globe, growing in gardens, woodlands, and on hillsides. They are known for their resilience and ability to thrive in a variety of conditions, making them a popular choice for landscaping.
Are periwinkle flowers perrenial?
Yes, they will grow for many years. If they become sparse, cut them back.
