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Herb Information
Name: Sarpa-gandha |
Biological
Name: Rauwolfia serpentina,
Rauvolfia canescens
Apocynaceae
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Other
Names: Sarpa-gandha, Nakuli, Chota-chand
Kanakachandrika
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Description:

Climbing shrub in India, Sri. Lanka, Java,
Malay, etc.
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Parts
Used: Root |
Medicinal
Applications
Action
Bitter tonic, febrifuge,
sedative
Uses
dysentery
fevers
high blood pressure
hypochondria
insanity
insect stings
insomnia
painful bowel disorders
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Dosage:
Decoction, powder, pills
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Safety:
Lethal in large doses; Not allowed in the U.S. Prolonged use over 10 years can cause sterility.
DANGEROUS HERB. DO NOT USE.
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