Sarpagandha
| Botanical name: | Rauvolfia serpentina |
| Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Local name: | Sarpagandha, Patalagaruda |
| Common name: | The Indian Snake Root |
| Parts used: | Root |
| Plant character: | It is an erect perennial shrub with pinkish-white flowers and globose black fruits. It can grow well in full sun and in light shade. The roots are commonly harvested from the wild but can be cultivated for commercial exploitation. |
USES:
The root is used to treat colic pain, blood pressure, skin diseases and snake bite to neutralize the poison.
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