Vinca rosea 12 CH. Other Ingredients: Ethanol.
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This is a homeopathic preparation. Homeopathy is a system of medicine established in the 19th century by a German physician named Samuel Hahnemann. Its basic principles are that "like treats like" and "potentiation through dilution." For example, in homeopathy, diarrhea would be treated with an extreme dilution of a substance that normally causes diarrhea when taken in high doses.
Practitioners of homeopathy believe that more dilute preparations are more potent. Many homeopathic preparations are so diluted that they contain little or no active ingredient. Therefore, most homeopathic products are not expected to have any pharmacological effects, drug interactions, or other harmful effects. Any beneficial effects are controversial and cannot be explained by current scientific methods.
Dilutions of 1 to 10 are designated by an "X." So a 1X dilution = 1:10, 3X=1:1000; 6X=1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 1 to 100 are designated by a "C." So a 1C dilution = 1:100; 3C = 1:1,000,000. Dilutions of 24X or 12C or more contain zero molecules of the original active ingredient.
Homeopathic products are permitted for sale in the US due to legislation passed in 1938 sponsored by a homeopathic physician who was also a Senator. The law still requires that the FDA allow the sale of products listed in the Homeopathic Pharmacopeia of the United States. However, homeopathic preparations are not held to the same safety and effectiveness standards as conventional medicines. For more information, see the Homeopathy monograph.
Below is general information about the effectiveness of the known ingredients contained in the product Vinca Rosea (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
There is insufficient reliable information available about the effectiveness of Madagascar periwinkle.
Below is general information about the safety of the known ingredients contained in the product Vinca Rosea (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
LIKELY UNSAFE ...when the plant or root are used orally. Madagascar periwinkle contains toxic vinca alkaloids, which can cause death (6). There is insufficient reliable information available about the safety of Madagascar periwinkle when used topically.
PREGNANCY: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally.
Madagascar periwinkle has abortifacient and teratogenic properties (19).
LACTATION: LIKELY UNSAFE
when used orally (6); avoid using.
Below is general information about the interactions of the known ingredients contained in the product Vinca Rosea (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
Animal research shows that Madagascar periwinkle lowers blood glucose levels in diabetic rats (104764). Theoretically, using Madagascar periwinkle in combination with antidiabetes drugs might increase the risk of hypoglycemia; monitor blood glucose closely.
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Madagascar periwinkle is thought to have diuretic properties (6). Theoretically, due to these potential diuretic effects, Madagascar periwinkle might reduce excretion and increase levels of lithium. The dose of lithium might need to be decreased.
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Below is general information about the adverse effects of the known ingredients contained in the product Vinca Rosea (Drops). Some ingredients may not be listed. This information does NOT represent a recommendation for or a test of this specific product as a whole.
General
...Orally, Madagascar periwinkle is generally regarded as unsafe for use.
Any benefits of therapy may not outweigh the risk of toxicity. Madagascar periwinkle can cause hallucinations, seizures, gastrointestinal upset, hepatotoxicity, and alopecia (17). The vinca alkaloid constituents of Madagascar periwinkle have been reported to cause nausea, vomiting, alopecia, dizziness, nystagmus, vertigo, hearing impairment, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, hyperuricemia, neurotoxicity, and possibly death (6,15).
Exposure to the airborne pollen of Madagascar periwinkle can cause respiratory allergic reactions in sensitive individuals (100665).
Dermatologic ...Orally, Madagascar periwinkle can cause alopecia (17).
Gastrointestinal ...Orally, Madagascar periwinkle can cause gastrointestinal upset (17). The vinca alkaloid constituents of Madagascar periwinkle have been reported to cause nausea and vomiting (6,15).
Hematologic ...Orally, the vinca alkaloid constituents of Madagascar periwinkle have been reported to cause leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding, and hyperuricemia (6,15).
Hepatic ...Orally, Madagascar periwinkle can cause hepatotoxicity (17).
Immunologic ...Exposure to the airborne pollen of Madagascar periwinkle can cause allergic respiratory reactions. In one population of adults with respiratory allergies, 29.8% tested positive to Madagascar periwinkle pollen during skin prick testing (100665).
Neurologic/CNS ...Orally, Madagascar periwinkle can cause hallucinations and seizures (17). The vinca alkaloid constituents of Madagascar periwinkle have been reported to cause dizziness, vertigo, and neurotoxicity (6,15).
Ocular/Otic ...Orally, the vinca alkaloid constituents of Madagascar periwinkle have been reported to cause nystagmus and hearing impairment (6,15).
