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Periwinkle

Botanicals / Herbs
Also known as: Vinca minor
Botanical Name or Chemical Name: Vinca minor
Related Remedies: Vincamine
Vinpocetine

Oral Uses

  • Diarrhea RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; alleviates diarrhea. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Menorrhagia RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; reduces bleeding; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Tinnitus RatingRating

    Periwinkle alleviates symptoms. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many weeks.

  • Glaucoma Rating

    Periwinkle reduces intraocular pressure; alleviates symptoms. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antidiarrheic RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses when you have diarrhea, as suggested on the label.

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take 3 teaspoon of periwinkle daily, in tea form, in divided doses, for many months.

Topical Uses

  • Canker sores RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use periwinkle mouthwash 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

  • Sore throat RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; alleviates pain; accelerates healing. Use periwinkle gargle 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

  • Action - Astringent RatingRating

    Periwinkle is an astringent; reduces secretions. Use periwinkle containing mouthwash or gargle 3-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.
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