🌿 MEDICINAL PLANT PROFILE

Rauvolfia serpentina

Overview

Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz

Apocynaceae

Rauvolfia

Root

Roots

Reserpine; ajmaline; ajmalicine

Historical source of indole alkaloids

Antihypertensive; antiarrhythmic pharmacology

Drug interactions and adverse effects require attention