Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia Serpentina)
Sarpagandha(Rauvolfia serpentina) Sarpagandha also known as Rauvolfia serpentina used to treat high blood pressure. Rauwolfia serpentine(Sarpagandha) commonly known as Indiansnakeroot , black snakeroot or devil pepper belongs to Apocynaceae family and is distributed in Himalayan regions Uttaranchal, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and mainly used to treats mental disorders. There is a variety which is a collection from the wild known as Rauvolfia which unfortunately is declining due to its importance in the medicinal uses.. The plant root is used to treat snakes and reptile bites,fever,constipation,feverish intestinal diseases,liver ailments and painful joints. To Know more about Sarpagandha Plant Cultivation, Morphology and its commercial Benefits : Click Here