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Catharanthus roseus – is a common flower from the plant that is seen in most of the houses in Kerala. Not many know it’s importance.
The plant produces over 100 alkaloids, but the most notable are vinblastine and vincristine.
Medical Use: These “vinca alkaloids” are widely used in combination chemotherapy regimens.
Vincristine is primarily used to treat childhood leukemia.
Vinblastine is effective against Hodgkin’s lymphoma, as well as bladder, testicular, lung, and breast cancers.
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