Introduction of Sarpagandha
Sarpagandha is also known as Indian snakeroot is a species of flowering plant native to the Indian sub-continent and East Asia. Sarpagandha belongs to the Apocynaceae family. This herb has a significant role in Ayurveda to fix diseases such as insomnia, high bp, dysentery, menstrual disorders, etc. Sarpagandha provides relief from spider and snake bites also.
Botanical Name Rauvolfia serpentina.
Useful Parts Root.
Names in Different Languages English: Indian snakeroot.
Hindi: Chota Chand.
Malayalam: Chivan amalpodi.
Bengali: Chandar.
Gujarati: Amelpodi.
Telugu: Patala Garuda.
Tamil: Chival amalpodi.
Marathi: Adkayi.
Hindi: Chota Chand.
Malayalam: Chivan amalpodi.
Bengali: Chandar.
Gujarati: Amelpodi.
Telugu: Patala Garuda.
Tamil: Chival amalpodi.
Marathi: Adkayi.
Health benefits of Sarpagandha
Sarpagandhi is rich in various medicinal properties and has been traditionally used to cure various diseases.
- Sarpagandhi can effectively treat high blood pressure due to its richness of hypotensive properties. .
- Sarpagandhi is rich in hypnotic properties that improve sleep quality.
- Sarpagandhi has sedative qualities, therefore it can be used to manage depression, anxiety, and stress, among other things.
- Worm infestation and other infections can be treated by Sarpagandhi.
- The expectorant properties of Sarpagandhi promote the ejection of mucus and relieve congestions.
- Treats infertility
The antifertility properties of Sarpagandhi treat infertility effectively.
Ayurvedic medicines that include Sarpagandha as an ingredient
- Siledin.
- Norbeepee.
- Cardostab.
- Sarpagandha Ghanvati.
Sarpagandhi is rich in medicinal properties that help to cure various diseases such as infertility, high blood pressure, worm infestation, nasal congestions, insomnia, depression, etc.