when the photographers post them here in Flickr.Most of the people are
not as ignorant as me. But still there are some. So this writing-if
anyone requires it.
Traditionally and historically, the Madagascar periwinkle has been
used by many folk healers in many different cultures, for treating a
variety of ailments much before the present day modern researchers
studied and confirmed the plants varied and valuable healing
properties. For example, this plant was used by the folk healers of
the India, in treating wasp stings by a topical application of the
juice from crushed leaves.
In France, the epithet "sorcerer's violet" has been given to the rosy
periwinkle. The origin of this name is with regard to the historical
use of the plant in the charms and love potions of medieval Europe.
The power of exercising evil spirits was also attributed to the plant
by Europeans in the old days. For example, the rosy periwinkle was
used by medieval Europeans in their floral garlands to ensure the
protection of the bearer from sudden harm. The Italians called the
rosy periwinkle, the flower of death and placed garlands made from the
plant on the grave stones of infants. The use of the plant and its
cultural connotations changed over time, and the periwinkle was
considered to be an emblem of friendship by the French during the era
of the enlightenment in Europe.
Catharanthus roseus
[Spiritual significance-Integral Progress in Matter
Matter awakens to consciousness.]
