Periwinkle (san sès)
Catharanthus roseus
Periwinkle
san sès
Sans cesse
Catharanthus roseus
Traditionally used
Cancer support, diabetes, fever, inflammation, worms, skin conditions
Prepared as
WARNING: powerful alkaloids, use with medical supervision only. Leaf tea used in small amounts for blood sugar and cancer support — steep 3 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Never exceed small doses. Avoid during pregnancy. Interacts with many medications. Consult a doctor or trained herbalist before any use.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Ede nan kanser, dyabèt, lafyèv, enflamasyon, vè nan vant, ak maladi po
Français — Soutien contre le cancer, diabète, fièvre, inflammation, vers intestinaux, affections cutanées
Safety
WARNING: powerful alkaloids, use with medical supervision only. Leaf tea used in small amounts for blood sugar and cancer support — steep 3 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Never exceed small doses. Avoid during pregnancy. Interacts with many medications. Consult a doctor or trained herbalist before any use.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside