Sarpagandha

Sarpagandha is a name for the plant Rauwolfia serpentina and any herbal preparations made from it. It is a plant species used in Ayurveda. It is mentioned in all ancient Ayurvedic scriptures for its special property, as a sedative. During last few decades, it has attracted the attention of the scientists for its anti hypertensive property and has been used in drugs to treat high blood pressure.

Sarpagandha is bitter and pungent in taste, pungent in the post digestive effective and has hot potency. It alleviates kapha and vata doshas but aggravates the pitta dosha. It has a special potency as a sedative, anti-epileptic and anti-hysteric. It possesses light and dry attributes. It is beneficial in the treatment of hypertension , fever, psychogenic disorders and worm infestations.