Rauvolfia Serpentina Powder / Sarpagandha Powder / Indian snakeroot / Devil Pepper – 200g

Other Common Names:

Scientific Name: Rauvolfia Serpentina 

English Name: Indian snakeroot Powder

Tamil Name: Sarpagandha Podi / சர்பகந்தா பொடி

Malayalam Name: Chuvanna-vilpori / ചുവന്ന-വിൽപൊരി

Hindi Name: Chandrabagha, Chota chand / चंद्रबाघा, छोटा चांद

Telugu Name: Paataala Garuda / పాతాళ గరుడ

Description:

Rauvolfia Serpentina is the botanical name of the Indian snakeroot that belongs to the Apocynaceae family. It is a perennial undershrub that grows up to 60 cm in height. Rauvolfia Serpentina is native to the Indian subcontinent and East Asian Countries. It has pale brown roots and thin three spiraled leaves. The root of this plant is used for centuries in India due to its sedative, laxative,  and antihypertensive properties.

Health Benefits:

• Consumption of sarpagandha root powder can decrease dysmenorrhea pain and regulate menstrual bleeding in women.
• Applying Indian snakeroot powder is an effective remedy for treating snake bites and other insect bites.
• The powder derived from sarpagandha roots is an excellent natural remedy for alleviating hypertension and lowering blood pressure levels. 
• Sarpagandha root powder contains sleep-inducing properties that can help to calm the nervous system and promote sleep.
• It is the best medicine for healing various skin ailments such as boils, itching, and eczema. 
• The root of sarpagandha aids to get rid of opacities from the corneas of the eyes.
• Due to its Vata-balancing properties, it is beneficial in the treatment of anxiety symptoms.
• Rauvolfia Serpentina can cure mental disorders and nervous system-related disorders. 

Dosage of Rauvolfia Serpentina Powder:

For Internal Use:

Take 5 grams of Rauvolfia Serpentina powder and mix it with 100 ml of water. Boil it for a few minutes. Filter the mixture and drink it twice a day before taking meals. It helps to maintain healthy body conditions.

For External Use:

Take a required amount of Rauvolfia Serpentina powder and mix it with water. Make a paste and apply it to the eyes. It helps to get rid of corneal opacity.