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English: Madagascar Periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus) in Kew Gardens.

Madagascar Periwinkle is a tender perennial, often grown as a house plant. It was introduced to Europe from Madagascar, where it was traditionally used as a remedy for diabetes and digestive ailments.

Two of the alkaloids found in the sap of this plant are now used to fight leukaemia and Hodgkin's disease. The alkaloids (vincristine and vinblastine) are only found in tiny amounts: one tonne of leaves must be processed to provide one dose. In the 1960s only 20% of childhood leukaemia victims survived, now 95% have a chance of remission due to the drugs developed from this plant.
Magyar: Rózsás meténg vagy rózsameténg (Catharanthus roseus) a Kew Gardens-ban.
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