Crude Drug: Vinca
Biological Source Catharanthus roseus
Family Apocynaceae
Official used part Leaves/whole plant
Major Marker Constituent Vincristine; vinblastine
Constituentclass Indole alkaloids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Source of antineoplastic alkaloids
Drug Type Leaf/whole plant
Scientific Name Catharanthus roseus
Category Other crude drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.