Question

Medicinally most important part of Rauwolfia serpentina is the

• A. Root
• B. Rhizome
• C. Aerial stem
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Root

Reserpine is an alkaloid obtained from roots of Rauwolfia serpentina, (sarpgandha) family Apocynaceae. Rauwolfia serpentina contains a number of bioactive chemicals, including reserpine, ajmaline, deserpidine, rescinnamine, serpentinine. It has been used for millennia to treat insect stings and the bites of venomous reptiles. Reserpine, was used in an attempt to treat high blood pressure and mental disorders, including schizophrenia.

Thus, the correct answer is option A.