Sarpagandha, Indian medicinal plant is botanically named Rauvolfia Serpentina. This Indian medicinal plant, also known as Snakeroot Medicinal Uses of Sarpagandha Sarpagandha is considered as one of the best-known medicinal plants in the world. The roots contain major Alkaloid constituents, notably Reserpine, Rescin-Namine and Deserpidine, which are used for medical purpose in India. The root of Sarpagandha that carries immense medicinal properties is widely used even in foreign countries, in the treatment of high blood pressure and as a sedative and tranquillising agent. For centuries, Ayurveda and Unani practitioners reckon the root of Sarpagandha as a hypnotic and sedative, for reducing high blood pressure, and for treating various central Nervous System disorders, both psychic and motor, including anxiety, psychosis, schizophrenia, epilepsy and insomnia. The tribal inhabitants of southern and eastern Bihar take the powdered roots orally as an antidote to snake venom. Extracts of the roots of Sarpagandha plant are valued for treatment of intestinal disorders, particularly diarrhoea and dysentery, and also as an anthelmintic. The extract of Sarpagandha blended with other plant extracts are used for treating cholera, colic and fever. A decoction of the root is believed to stimulate uterine contractions and is recommended for use in problematic situations in childbirth. The juice of the leaves of Sarpagandha cures opacity of the cornea. The Kondhs of southwest Orissa prepare a drug from the dried fruit, black pepper and ginger and the mixture is taken as a medicine to regularise menstruation. The name Sarpagandha has been aptly derived for its special usage. For ages, Sarpagandha has been used in many parts of the world as an antidote against bite of poisonous snakes and reptiles. (Last Updated on : 07/12/2013)
Posted on: Sun, 07 Dec 2014 07:39:05 +0000
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