Catharanthus roseus (L.) G.Don
Family : Apocynaceae
Common name : Sadabihari (Odia)
Location : Kalahandi, Odisha India
Medicinal uses:
✔ Decoction of leaves is used in diabetes.
✔ Roots used for dysentery.
✔ The juice of leaves is used as application to bee sting/ wasp sting.
✔ Flower extract is used for eye wash in infants.
Sweta Mishra
Biodiversity and Conservation Lab.
Bhubaneswar, Odisha India