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Catharanthus roseus

(Madagascar Periwinkle)

Apocynaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure and as a diuretic.

Modern remedy or use: Decoction of all parts is used in the treatment of malaria, skin diseases, Hodgkin's disease, diarrhea, hypertension, and diabetes.

Comments: May cause serious side effects, poisoning, and possibly death.

Catharanthus roseus

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