Periwinkle herb, c/s

Background: Periwinkle is a plant that may be used as an astringent. It is often used to treat heavy menstrual periods. It can also treat urinary and digestive problems that include blood loss.

Periwinkle is an excellent all-round astringent that may be used internally or externally. Its main use is in the treatment of excessive menstrual flow, either during the period itself (menorrhagia) or with blood loss between periods (metrorrhagia). As with other remedies that effect the uterus, it can be used to address similar processes in the urinary system. Thus it can be used for cases hematuria. Also used in digestive problems such as colitis or diarrhea where it will act to reduce the loss of fluid or blood whilst toning the membranes. May be used in cases of nose bleed, bleeding gums, mouth ulcers or sore throats.

Applications:Astringent

Periwinkle is primarily used to prevent blood loss.

Digestive System: Periwinkle is used to treat diarrhea and colitis to help reduce blood loss.

Urinary System: Periwinkle can be used to protect the urinary system from hemorrhaging.

Women's Health: Periwinkle can be used to prevent excessive blood loss from heavy menstrual periods and bleeding between periods.