Sarpagandha is one of the many medicinal herbs found in the Indian subcontinent that had been a secret until recent (1940s-50s). Interestingly, this herb has its mention in the Charak Samhita, the most ancient ayurvedic text in India and has a history of struggle and conquest, just like every other herb indigenous to India. Used as medicine for snake bites, fevers and infections in traditional India, sarpagandha got its moment of fame after an Indian physician introduced it to the world through his writings. It used to be one of the most sought-after remedies for hypertension and insomnia until it got linked to depression and other side effects.
You’ll be amazed to know that most of its side effects are actually the conditions it is traditionally used to treat. This may be due to the dosage or individual physiology.
Extensive research has been done on this herb and new ones are still going on to harness all of its potentials. Meanwhile, Indians are using it like a pro. It is a sedative and a relaxant and also has a history of being used for easing childbirth by promoting uterine contractions.
Did you know?
Mahatma Gandhi used to sip sarpagandha tea to relax after a day of hard work.
Want to know more about it? Read on.
But first, here are some basic facts about sarpagandha:
- Botanical name: Rauvolfia serpentina
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Common name: Indian snakewood, insanity herb, sarpagandha, devil pepper
- Sanskrit name: Sarpagandha, chandrika
- Parts used: Roots and leaves
- Native region and geographical distribution: Sarpagandha grows widely in the Indian subcontinent, spreading from the Himalayas in India to Indonesia, Burma and Sri Lanka.
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