PERIWINKLE: A NATURAL TREASURE FOR CANCER THERAPY
Pranali P. Zodage*, Dakshata V. Golhe, Vaishnavi A. Thube, Sasmita S. Barik and Madhuri V. Supekar
ABSTRACT
Periwinkle catheranthus roseus has become one of the very extensively investigated medicinal plants after the discovery of two powerful anti-cancer alkaloids, vinblastine and vincristine, in its leaves more than 50 years ago. Now days, many research reports are coming out about its pharmacological properties. The presence of invaluable phytochemicals in these plants leaves to the discovery of effective medicines to cure various diseases. The main agenda of this review paper is to deliver the pharmacological aspects of catharanthus rosea plant and its present need.
Keywords: Catharanthus roseus; Pharmacognosy; Pharmacological Activity; Review.
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