The phytochemical and pharmacological properties of Catharanthus roseus (Vinca)

Abstract

Vinca alkaloids obtained from Madagascar are a subset of drugs. Generally, they are naturally extracted from the Vinca rosea plant, Catharanthus roseus G, Don and show hyperglycemia activity as well as cytotoxic effects.In recent pharmacological studies and trad-itional utilization of Vinca rosea have proved the medicinal properties of the plant, and it is also con-tinuously used to prevent various diseases. It is used to treat various diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, asthma, inflammation, malaria, angiogenesis, brain imbalance, dysentery, and is also used as a disinfectant that occurs due to potent micro-organisms. The vinca alkaloids are played an essential role to fight cancer disease. There are some major vinca alkaloids in clinical use: Vinblastin, Vincristine, Vindesine, tabersonine, vinorelbine, and Vinpocetine, etc. The flowers juice of Vinca rosea is utilized to treat several skin problems e.g. acne, eczema, and dermatitis. Accord-ing to our opinion that it may be help scientists, ayurvedic practitioners, pharmacognosists, botanists, research-ers, and students who are active in the field of medicinal plants research.