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Sarapgandha - Complete Guide to the Ayurvedic Herb

Sarapgandha, also known as Rauwolfia serpentina, is a powerful herb deeply rooted in Ayurveda, offering a plethora of health benefits. Known for its remarkable properties, Sarapgandha has been traditionally used to address various health concerns, particularly those related to the nervous system. This herb is celebrated for its ability to promote relaxation, alleviate stress, and support overall mental well-being. In Ayurvedic practices, Sarapgandha is often employed to regulate blood pressure and enhance cardiovascular health.

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Sarapgandha - Complete Guide to the Ayurvedic Herb

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  1. SARPAGANDHA SARPAGANDHA PRESENTED BY:- PLANET AYURVEDA WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  2. INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION ● Also known as ‘Indian snakeroot’ due to long tapering snake-like roots. ● Distributed in the foothills of Himalaya. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  3. CLASSICAL SYNONYMS CLASSICAL SYNONYMS 1. Chandramara- Helps to calm the mind or relaxes it. 2. Vishamardhini- Acts as antidote of various poisons. 3. Dhawalvitapa- Due to its cleansing and purifying effect on body and mind. 4. Sarpagandha- Which keeps snakes away or punishes them. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  4. VERNACULAR NAMES VERNACULAR NAMES 1. English- Serpentina root, Indian snake root 2. Hindi- Chota chand, Nakulikand, rasna bheda 3. Gujarati- Amelpodi, Norbal 4. Marathi- Adakayi, Harki, 5. Tamil- Carpakanta, Milpadi, Civan amalpodi 6. Bengali- Chander, Chander Nolbel, Gandharasna WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  5. DESCRIPTION OF PLANT DESCRIPTION OF PLANT ● Erect perennial shrub, 60 cm in height ● Leaves- Slender and tapering with long petioles ● Flowers- Red, white and Pinkish in colour comes from march to may ● Roots- 40 cm long with 2 cm thickness, nodular, twisted and looks like a snake WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  6. SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION ● Kingdom: Plantae ● Phylum:Tracheophyta ● Class: Magnoliopsida ● Order: Gentianales ● Family: Apocynaceae ● Genus: Rauvolfia ● Species: serpentina WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  7. PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES PHARMACOLOGICAL PROPERTIES ● Rasa (Taste)- Tikta (Bitter) ● Guna (Physical property)- Ruksha (Dry) ● Veerya (Potency)- Ushna (Hot potency) ● Vipaka (Post digestion effect)- Katu (Pungent) ● Prabhava (Special effect)- Nidrajanan (Induces sleep) ● Effect on tridosha– Pacifies Vata and kapha Dosha WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  8. CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS CHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS Most of the alkaloids are found in roots 1. Reserpine 2. Alsotonine 3. Despiridine 4. Ajmaline 5. Iso- Ajmaline 6. Rauwolfinine WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  9. PROPERTIES OF SARAPGANDHA PROPERTIES OF SARAPGANDHA 1. Krimihan (Deworming agent) 2. Vranropaka (Wound Healer) 3. Nidrakar (Induces sleep) 4. Garbhashya uttejaka (Uterine stimulant) 5. Poshtik (Nutritious) WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  10. THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES ● Antihypertensive ● Mild Cardiodepressant ● Vasodilation ● Hypnotic ● Sedative WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  11. THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES THERAPEUTIC PROPERTIES ● Tranquilizer ● Antihelminthic ● Anti Inflammatory ● Antipyretic ● Antidiarrheal ● Analgesic WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  12. EFFECT OF SARPAGANDHA ON DIFFERENT SYSTEMS EFFECT OF SARPAGANDHA ON DIFFERENT SYSTEMS - On Central Nervous System Nidrajanan (Induces Sleep) and Shamak (calming in nature) - On Digestive system Increases Pitta dosha due to its hot potency and deworming agent WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  13. EFFECT OF SARPAGANDHA ON DIFFERENT SYSTEMS EFFECT OF SARPAGANDHA ON DIFFERENT SYSTEMS - On Circulatory system Antihypertensive in nature and has a strengthening effect on the heart. - Reproductive system Stimulant, Strengthens uterine muscles tonicity and induces menstruation WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  14. SARPAGANDHA IN HIGH BLOOD PRESSSURE !! SARPAGANDHA IN HIGH BLOOD PRESSSURE !! ● Amazing for Hypertension due to the active alkaloid Reserpine (a lipid soluble alkaloid) ● Has ability to cross the blood brain barrier thus slows down the nervous activity, heart rate and cardiac output resulting in diminished peripheral resistance and low pressure in the arteries. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  15. SARPAGANDHA IN PSYCHOSOMATIC SARPAGANDHA IN PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS!! !! DISORDERS!! !! ● Reserpine acts on cerebral centres and calms the brain activity ● Also corrects the signalling pathways by secreting adequate amounts of neurotransmitters WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  16. SARPAGANDHA IN PROSTATE CANCER!! SARPAGANDHA IN PROSTATE CANCER!! ● Contains an active alkaloid named Alstonine (Compound of ß- carboline alkaloid family) which reduces the tumour cell growth and restricts the cell signalling pathways. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  17. SARPAGANDHA IN SNAKE BITE!! SARPAGANDHA IN SNAKE BITE!! ● The Compounds inhibit snake venom enzyme activity i.e phospholipase A2 inhibition, L-amino acid oxidase inhibition, ATPase inhibition. ● Blocks the receptors which are prone to chemical attack or reaction and also shields an active site of snake venom WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  18. PART USED AND DOSAGE PART USED AND DOSAGE Part Used- ● Roots (Especially dried in shadow) Dosage- ● 1-2gms for Antihypertensive effect ● 2-6 gms for Inducing sleep ● 3-6 gms in Insanity WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  19. SPECIAL CLASSICAL FORMULATIONS SPECIAL CLASSICAL FORMULATIONS 1.Sarpagandhadi churna 2.Sarpagandha yoga 3.Sarpagandha ghan vati WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  20. SOME HOME REMEDIES SOME HOME REMEDIES 1. In Amaja Vibandhashoola (Pain due to Constipation occurs due to Accumulation of toxins) 1 part sarpagandha, 2 part kutaja bark, 3 parts eranda moola is to be consumed. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  21. HOME REMEDIES HOME REMEDIES 2. In Unmada (Insanity) 1 gm of sarpagandha root powder is to be taken with 250 ml goat milk. WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

  22. HOME REMEDIES HOME REMEDIES 3. In delayed uterine contractions Decoction of sarpagandha roots WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM WWW.PLANETAYURVEDA.COM

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