Sarpgandha
| Botanical Name | Rauvolfia serpentina |
| Common Name | Sarpagandha |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Part-Used | Roots and Leaves |
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.
