Question

Reserpine an alkaloid or drug extracted from roots of the
following plant which cures the mental disorders and reduces
or check the blood pressure or A hypertension drug is derived
from

• A. Rauwolfia serpentine
• B. Ferula asafoetida
• C. Atropa belladonna
• D. Digitalis perpurea

Answer 1

The correct option is A Rauwolfia serpentine

Reserpine is a drug derived from the roots of the plant Rauwolfia. The powdered whole root of the Indian shrub Rauwolfia serpentina had been used to treat snakebites, insomnia, hypertension (high blood pressure), and insanity.