| Botanical Name |
Rauvolfia serpentina |
| Common Name |
Sarpagandha |
| Family |
Apocynaceae |
| Part-Used |
Roots and Leaves |
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Description:
It is found in the foot hills of Himalayan Range.
Active Compounds:
Reserpine, Serpentine
Medicinal Properties:
Bitter tonic, febrifuge, sedative, thermogenic,diuretic, acrid.
Uses:
Used for treating dysentery, fevers, high blood pressure, hypochondria, insanity, insect stings, insomnia, painful bowel disorders, epilepsy and dyspepsia.
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