Periwinkle as a medicine

The following medicines are made from periwinkle: vincapan, vincadrex, vincaton, devinkan.
Vincаpan and Devincan preparations are made from the grass of this plant, which are prescribed for hypertension and cerebral spasms.

Devinkan (contains vincamine alkaloid) the pharmaceutical industry produces in tablets and ampoules. It is used for hypertension of the first and second degree, palpitations of a neurogenic nature and autonomic neurosis.

Preparations are made from periwinkle, which contribute to the expansion of the vessels of the brain, preparations for headache.

Traditional medicine uses periwinkle herb as a blood purifying, astringent, mild laxative, hemostatic agent. It is used for bleeding gums, toothache, bad breath, throat diseases, and bronchitis.