Old Maid- Peri-Wrinkle
Local Name: Old
Maid (Peri wrinkle)
Scientific Name: Catharanthus
roseus
Parts to be Used: The Leaves and roots
Common Uses
Internal
Application
- Insects bite, bleeding, sore
throats and chest ailments and laryngitis
-Rheumatism, diabetes, asthma and flatulence, tuberculosis
-
Dyspepsia and indigestion, malaria
- High blood pressure, leukemia
External Application
-
Eyewash
Preparation
Pour two cups boiling water
over one ounce dried/fresh leaves. Brew for 10 minutes. Take 1 cup per
day depending on condition.
