Rauvolfia Serpentina Powder (Sarpagandha / Black Snake)

Kingdom: Plantae

Clade: Tracheophytes

Order: Gentianales

Family: Apocynaceae

Binomial name: Rauvolfia serpentina

Indian Snakeroot is scientifically known as Rauvolfia serpentina belongs to the Apocynaceae family. The native of this plant is Indian Subcontinents and East Asia. This tropical shrub is grown up to 1.5 meters in height. This plant has a lengthy root that goes deep into the soil without any branches.

The roots are usually 3-7 inches long. This plant blooms in the winter seasons. The flowers are in pink or white color. The root of this plant is used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. In India, this herb is used to treat snake bites, insect bites, febrile conditions, malaria, abdominal pain, and dysentery from ancient times.

Health Benefits

• The Rauvolfia serpentina has sedative properties, so it helps to treat insomnia and provides better sleep.
• Due to the antipsychotic properties of this herb, it helps to treat tardive dyskinesia and schizophrenic. It is also used as a febrifuge that helps to relieve fever.
• Indian snakeroots are used to treat breast cancer, it helps to prevent the growth of cancer cells.
• The root of this herb helps to treat high blood pressure and hypertension.
• The leaves, roots, and bark of the Indian snakeroot help to treat scorpion and snake poisoning.