Question

Drug to control high blood pressure is obtained from

• A. Bark of Cinchona officinarum
• B. Leaves of Digitalis purpurea
• C. Roots of Rauwolfia serpentina
• D. Fruit of Papaver somniferum.

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Roots of Rauwolfia serpentina

C. Roots of Rauwoifia serpentina

Reason: Rauwolfia serpentina is also commonly known as Sarpaghanda. It is famous for producing alkaloids which are used as drugs. Reserpine is derived from the roots of Rauwolfia serpentina and was commonly used as an antihypertensive agent (Control high blood pressure). So the correct option is C.