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From which one of the following a drug is obtained from roots to cure mental disorders?
From which one of the following a drug is obtained from roots to cure mental disorders?
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The correct option is C Rauwolfia
The roots of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina or sarpagandha is used to treat hypertension and mental disorders. The roots of the plant are dried to extract the alkaloid resperine from the plant, which is used for medicinal purposes.
Reserpine, was used to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders, including schizophrenia.
The roots of the plant Rauwolfia serpentina or sarpagandha is used to treat hypertension and mental disorders. The roots of the plant are dried to extract the alkaloid resperine from the plant, which is used for medicinal purposes.
Reserpine, was used to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders, including schizophrenia.
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