Madagascar Periwrinkle, from its latin name Catharantus Roseus, is also known in Madagascar as Vonenona, its Malagasy name (the language of Madagascar). In French, it is known as Pervenche de Madagascar. And such is how I knew it while it blossomed right under my eyes morning after morning on my way to school in our home. We would use its leaves. At times, it was shared with visitors coming home. I often marveled at its colors.
And years later, after reviving some of its virtues, usages and inspirations through the past 9 series in my Botanica Theologia, let us learn some how to grow it:
You will either need to speak Spanish to understand this video or to have a translator, otherwise the actions are self explanatory in guiding you in the process; as if you were watching one of those silent actions films of Charlie Chaplin from back in the days. Furthermore, how do you make an infusion out of this plant?
If you did not know of Catharantus Roseus, well she is a suitable for you to continue to explore for either your thesis, a project, your doctorate as treatment, against diseases or even cures that we've did not even consider yet in this lifetime.
Additional links that may be of usage to you:
- https://www.femmeactuelle.fr/sante/medecine-douce/remedes-du-monde-03502/(page)/7
- https://guide.mg/tourisme/biodiversite/pervenches
- http://www.info-massage.com/pervenche-Madagascar.html
Pax Christi,
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