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Rauwolfia

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J K COLLEGE,PURULIA
J K COLLEGE,PURULIA

Rauwolfia serpentina, also known as Indian snakeroot or sarpagandha, is a plant that contains alkaloids that are effective in treating high blood pressure. High blood pressure increases the workload of the heart and blood vessels and can damage organs. Rauwolfia alkaloids work by controlling nerve impulses along pathways in the heart and blood vessels, which helps to lower blood pressure. The plant is commonly used in Ayurvedic and other traditional medicine systems to treat hypertension and other conditions.

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Rauwolfia serpentina Dr. Sujit Ghosh J K College
Introduction Rauwolfia alkaloids therapeutically hostile to hypertensives. They are utilized to treat high blood Pressure (hypertension). Hypertension adds to the workload of the heart and veins. This can harm the veins of the cerebrum, heart, and kidneys, bringing about a stroke, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Rauwolfia alkaloids work by controlling nerve impulses along certain nerve pathways. As a result, they act on the heart and blood vessels to bring down blood pressure.
Stem •An erect under- shrub, 75 cm in height Leaf •Leaves are arranged in whorls of 3-4 upto 10 cm long and 5 cm broad, gradually tapering into a petiole. Leaves are bright green above and pale beneath. Flower •Flowers are white or pinkish, peduncle deep red, about 1.5 cm long, appear in small clusters. •The blooming time is in the month of August and September Fruit •Fruits are round shaped, to 5 cm in diameter, dark, purple or blackish when ripe. Rauwolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot or Sarpagandha) attain a maximum height of 75 cm,occurring naturally in India and Bangladesh and is found to grow wild in the Asian continent Family •Apocynaceae Root •The root is branched and tuberous. It is used as a useful herb in the Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy treatments. Most alkaloid
Indole Alkaloid
Rauwolfia
Reserpine irreversibly blocks the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT). This normally transports free intracellular norepinephrine, seroto nin, and dopamine in the presynaptic nerve terminal into presynaptic vesicles for subsequent release into the synaptic cleft ("exocytosis"). Unprotectedcleft ("exocytosis"). Unprotected neurotransmitters are metabolized by MAO in the cytoplasm and consequently never excite the post- synaptic cell. Thus, reserpine increases metabolic rate of monoamine neurotransmitters; but also decreases magnitude of monoamine release.
Neuro system •Sarpagandha is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. •It is used in different countries as a sedative and tranquilizer. Gynecological system •Used in treatment of frigidity and Menstrual molimina (mild symptoms such as breast tenderness or mastalgia, food cravings, fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, or fluid retention) that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Opthalmic system •in the treatment of cataract Rauwolfia serpentina Used medically Cardiac system •It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hence called as universal medicine for lowering blood pressure. Skin disorder •skin disorder such as psoriasis, excessive sweating and itching

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  • 1. Rauwolfia serpentina Dr. Sujit Ghosh J K College
  • 2. Introduction Rauwolfia alkaloids therapeutically hostile to hypertensives. They are utilized to treat high blood Pressure (hypertension). Hypertension adds to the workload of the heart and veins. This can harm the veins of the cerebrum, heart, and kidneys, bringing about a stroke, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Rauwolfia alkaloids work by controlling nerve impulses along certain nerve pathways. As a result, they act on the heart and blood vessels to bring down blood pressure.
  • 3. Stem •An erect under- shrub, 75 cm in height Leaf •Leaves are arranged in whorls of 3-4 upto 10 cm long and 5 cm broad, gradually tapering into a petiole. Leaves are bright green above and pale beneath. Flower •Flowers are white or pinkish, peduncle deep red, about 1.5 cm long, appear in small clusters. •The blooming time is in the month of August and September Fruit •Fruits are round shaped, to 5 cm in diameter, dark, purple or blackish when ripe. Rauwolfia serpentina (Indian Snakeroot or Sarpagandha) attain a maximum height of 75 cm,occurring naturally in India and Bangladesh and is found to grow wild in the Asian continent Family •Apocynaceae Root •The root is branched and tuberous. It is used as a useful herb in the Ayurveda, Unani and Homoeopathy treatments. Most alkaloid
  • 6. Reserpine irreversibly blocks the vesicular monoamine transporter (VMAT). This normally transports free intracellular norepinephrine, seroto nin, and dopamine in the presynaptic nerve terminal into presynaptic vesicles for subsequent release into the synaptic cleft ("exocytosis"). Unprotectedcleft ("exocytosis"). Unprotected neurotransmitters are metabolized by MAO in the cytoplasm and consequently never excite the post- synaptic cell. Thus, reserpine increases metabolic rate of monoamine neurotransmitters; but also decreases magnitude of monoamine release.
  • 7. Neuro system •Sarpagandha is used for the treatment of Schizophrenia. •It is used in different countries as a sedative and tranquilizer. Gynecological system •Used in treatment of frigidity and Menstrual molimina (mild symptoms such as breast tenderness or mastalgia, food cravings, fatigue, sleep problems, headaches, or fluid retention) that occur during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle. Opthalmic system •in the treatment of cataract Rauwolfia serpentina Used medically Cardiac system •It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. Hence called as universal medicine for lowering blood pressure. Skin disorder •skin disorder such as psoriasis, excessive sweating and itching