{"id":168392,"date":"2023-01-27T11:55:21","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T11:55:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=168392"},"modified":"2026-04-09T11:14:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T11:14:58","slug":"ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-sadabahar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/ayurveda-uses-benefits-side-effects-of-sadabahar\/","title":{"rendered":"Sadabahar (Periwinkle): Uses, Benefits, Side Effects and More By Dr. Rajeev Singh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Nutritional Value of Sadabahar<\/a><\/li>
Properties of Sadabahar<\/a><\/li>
Potential Uses of Sadabahar for Overall Health<\/a><\/li>
How to Use Sadabahar?<\/a><\/li>
Side Effects of Sadabahar<\/a><\/li>
Precautions to Take with Sadabahar<\/a><\/li>
Interactions with Other Drugs<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nSadabahar or sadaphuli is a small shrub bearing purple, pink, or white flowers throughout the year and hence called \u201cSadabahar\u201d. Natively called \u201cperiwinkle\u201d in English Catharanthus roseus<\/em> originated in Madagascar. This ornamental plant is cultivated throughout tropical and subtropical areas. Nearly 12 species are identified, out of which two are popular ground covers (a plant that grows over an area of ground). All the species bear single flowers and have opposite leaves. When the flowers are plucked, they exude a milky juice. The flowers bloom in March or April. Alba variety has white flowers, Atropurpurea has purple flowers, and Alboplena bears white flowers. Periwinkle is a rich source of medicinal compounds, and you need to know how nature has encapsulated love and care for all of us with this amazingly beautiful plant. Let us read more about the various health benefits Sadabahar leaves has to offer1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Sadabahar (Catharanthus roseus) has been found to have antidiabetic properties. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sadabahar plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including malaria and diabetes. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Catharanthus roseus has shown potential in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer\u2019s and Parkinson\u2019s. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Catharanthus roseus has been found to have antidiabetic properties. source: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
Catharanthus roseus has antioxidant properties, which can help protect against oxidative stress. source: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Nutritional Value of Sadabahar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Sadabahar leaves and flower petals are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, carbohydrates and phytochemicals like vincristine, vinblastine, vincardine, etc. The nutritional components of Sadabahar leaves are mentioned below:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Energy<\/strong>: 354 kCal<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Protein<\/strong>: 5.2 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fat<\/strong>: 3.3 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fibre<\/strong>: 2.4 g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Calcium<\/strong>: 340 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Iron<\/strong>: 27 mg<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Vitamin C<\/strong>: 0.02 mg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nNutritional value of Sadabahar leaves 2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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The Sadabahar plant might act as a \u201cdiuretic.\u201d Taking Sadabahar might make the body less effective at eliminating lithium. Lithium levels may rise as a result, which may have various side effects. I suggest if you are on lithium, see your doctor before consuming Sadabahar in any form. You might need to adjust your lithium dosage.<\/p>\nDr. Siddharth Gupta, B.A.M.S, M.D (Ayu)<\/a><\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Properties of Sadabahar<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nScientifically proven properties of Sadabahar include 1<\/a><\/sup>:\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It may have the property to reduce bacterial and viral infections.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the property to reduce inflammation.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have antitumour properties.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the ability to lower blood glucose levels.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have the potential to manage blood pressure.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
It may have a hypocholesterolemic effect.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>
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