See Also: Catharanthus alkaloids(medicine)
Herbal medicine (botanical medicine, herbology, phytomedicine)(health)
Alkaloids(medicine)
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vinca alkaloids(medicine)
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Catharanthus alkaloids (medicine)


Catharanthus alkaloids -->
vinca alkaloids
<chemical> A class of alkaloids from the genus of apocyanaceous woody herbs including periwinkles. They are some of the most useful antineoplastic agent.

Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, phytogenic, vasodilator agents.