1/10/2024 0 Comments Gulab arq![]() However, Rauwolfia Serpentina in crude natural form does not cause severe side effects like its alkaloid RESERPINE. This action may also cause many side effects for which RESERPINE alkaloid is now rarely used in modern medicine. The depletion caused by Serpentina can last for days to weeks, so it exerts long-lasting effects. Through this action, it reduces the blood pressure. ![]() This depletion results in suppression of sympathetic nerve function, which decreases arterial blood pressure and heart rate. It results in depletion of neurotransmitters and reduces promulgation of the nerve impulses occurring in the postsynaptic nerve cells. RESERPINE presents in the roots binds the VESICULAR MONAMINE TRANSPORTERS (VMATs) and inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into secretory vesicles and depletes serotonin and catecholamines from the from central and peripheral axon terminals. Rauwolfia Serpentina root powder is useful for lowering and managing the blood pressure. In Ayurveda, it is also used for the treatment of high blood pressure, diarrhea, dysentery, dysmenorrhea, snakebite, insomnia, mental disorders, headache, epilepsy, whooping cough, hiccup and breathing troubles. It is helpful for reducing anxiety and maniacal behavior. Rauwolfia Serpentina (Sarpagandha) roots are used for calming the central nervous system. Uterine Pain due to or after miscarriage.Uncontrollable outburst of fear or emotions.High-Grade Fever – it reduces fever and feeling of restlessness and discomfort.For decreasing its side effects, which occurs due to its effects on the Pitta Dosha, other medicines like Mukta Pishti, Praval Pishti, Rose Flowers or Gulkand, Kushta Zamurd or Panna Pishti, Centella Asiatica, Shankhpushpi, etc. Sarpagandha may not be suitable for patients with PITTA DOSHA manifestations or should be used with a proper care if required especially with milk. ![]() ![]() Therefore, Sarpagandha is most suitable for individuals with VATA and KAPHA dominant symptoms. Sarpagandha mainly works on VATA DOSHA and KAPHA DOSHA. Pacifies VATA DOSHA & KAPHA DOSHA and Increases PITTA DOSHA In addition to these properties, it is also known for anti-proliferative, anti-diuretic, antifungal, antimicrobial, anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory activities. Rauwolfia Serpentina (Sarpagandha) is mainly antihypertensive, sedative, antianxiety, antipsychotic and hypnotic. Sarpagandha Seeds Pharmacological Actions New, IRIDOID GLUCOSIDE named 7-EPILOGANIN and new sucrose derivative, 6′-O-(3, 4, 5-TRIMETHOXYBENZOYL) GLOMERATOSE A are also found. ( 2) Newly identified indole alkaloids are: In dry root powder, RESERPINE can be present from 0.03% to 0.14%. The good amount of RESERPINE is present in roots, then stem and leaves. The main active constituent in Rauwolfia Serpentina is RESERPINE, which is well-known for its antipsychotic and antihypertensive action. The following phytochemicals are found in Rauwolfia Serpentina roots: ( 1) Its roots contain the highest amount of active substances, which are beneficial as anti-anxiety, sedative, antihypertensive, and relaxing effects. Rauwolfia Serpentina roots are used for the medicinal purposes. Oval fleshy fruits of around 1 cm long, on ripening color turns to shiny purple black Irregular corymbose white flowers with violet tinge ![]() Oval leaves present in whorl of 3 with paler green below and dark green above, tip is acuminate and base is slender and tapering Rauwolfia Serpentina (Indian Snake Wood or Serpentine Wood) Spermatophytina (Spermatophytes or Seed Plants) Tracheophyta (Tracheophytes or Vascular Plants) Sutranavi, Patalagondhi, Shivavabhiballi, Sarpagandhiīotanical Classification (Plant Taxonomy) Kingdom Synonyms & Vernacular Names Botanical Name In India, it is found in Bihar, Punjab, Orissa, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Maharashtra. It is native to India, Burma, Sri Lanka, China, and Pakistan. Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia Serpentina) is an evergreen perennial undershrub. ![]()
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