Vinca major is an evergreen, perennial, flowering plant from the family Apocynaceae, commonly known as the dogbane family. The plant is characterized by its violet-blue flowers and creeping growth habit. Growing at a fast pace, vinca major readily forms a dense groundcover. It’s also known with the common names of blue periwinkle, greater periwinkle, large periwinkle, and bigleaf periwinkle. Benefits and Uses * Prevent and treat constriction of blood vessels and hardening of arteries * Lower blood pressure * Excessive menstruation * Symptoms of menopause * Abnormal uterine bleeding * Nosebleeds * Vaginal discharger