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[[File:Catharanthus roseus 6576.JPG|thumb|right|''Sada Bahar'']]
Catharanthus <ref name="Catharanthus "/>is a genus of flowering plants in the dogbane family, Apocynaceae. Like genus Vinca, they are known commonly as periwinkles. There are eight known species. Seven are endemic to Madagascar, though one, C. roseus, is widely naturalized around the world.The eighth species, C. pusillus, is native to India and Sri Lanka. The name Catharanthus comes from the Greek for "pure flower".
#The vinca rosea plant ensures brain health. Its active ingredients improve blood supply to the brain, increase the level of oxygen that the brain can utilize. It also raises serotonin levels and prevents abnormal coagulation of blood.
#The alkaloid vincamine keeps the blood thin and has memory enhancing properties. It is therefore useful in preventing dementia, especially vascular dementia.
== References ==
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<ref name="Catharanthus ">[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catharanthus "wikipedia"]</ref>
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