Sunday, February 26, 2012
Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus ) 长春花
Native to Madagascar. In the pharmaceutical industry, vincristine and vinblastine from the sap have proven to be effective in the treatment of leukemia and lymphoma. It is traditionally used to treat diabetes, hypertension, and as a disinfectant.
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