Kemuning Cina is a photograph by Ali Mohamad which was uploaded on June 25th, 2011.
Kemuning Cina
Chinese yellow flowers, pronunciation locals with the scientific name for sayau china is Catharanthus roseus / Synonymy: Lochnera rosea. Although... more
by Ali Mohamad
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Kemuning Cina
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Ali Mohamad
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Chinese yellow flowers, pronunciation locals with the scientific name for sayau china is Catharanthus roseus / Synonymy: Lochnera rosea. Although there are species which are distinguished by the color of its flowers but for medical use only species of flowering purple and white (wild species) is said to have high medicinal value. The entire plant contains alkaloids vinblastine and vincristine, which have been proven effective for treating leukemia. This tree can also be used to treat diabetes by boiling approximately 20g of whole trees that have been dried with 1 liter of water and drink 2 times a day. The same method is used to treat leukemia. It should be noted these plants classified as poisonous plants, which means it can only be taken in large doses has been determined. Pregnant women and nursing mothers are advised to consult a doctor before taking any herbal preparations.
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June 25th, 2011
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