Description

Also known as Vinca minor, Vinca, Common Periwinkle, and Myrtle. Introduction The garden periwinkle is the source of a chemical that can be turned into vinpocetine, a natural treatment for aging minds. Originating in Madagascar but now growing wild in warm climates around the world, periwinkle has enjoyed a variety of medicinal applications.

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