Rauwolfia (Snakeroot, Chandra, Sarpaganda) |
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Basic Information
Biological name (genus and species):
Rauwolfia serpentina
Parts used for medicinal purposes:
Roots
Chemicals this herb contains:
Amajaline
Deserpidine
Reserpine
Rescinnamine
Serpentine
Serpentinine
Yohimbine
KNOWN EFFECTS
Reduces blood pressure.
Depresses activity of central nervous system.
Acts as a hypnotic.
Miscellaneous information:
Snakeroot depletes catecholamines and serotonin from nerves in
central nervous system.
Refined snakeroot has been used extensively in recent years to
treat hypertension.
Animal studies suggest snakeroot may produce cancers.
UNPROVED SPECULATED BENEFITS
Decreases anxiety.
Decreases fever.
Kills intestinal parasites.
In India, is used as antidote for snakebites.
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
Don't take if you:
Are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or plan pregnancy in
the near future.
Have any chronic disease of the gastrointestinal tract, such as
stomach or duodenal ulcers, esophageal reflux (reflux
esophagitis), ulcerative colitis, spastic colitis,
diverticulosis, diverticulitis.
Consult your doctor if you have:
Take this herb for any medical problem that doesn't improve in
2 weeks. There may be safer, more-effective treatments.
Take any medicinal drugs or herbs including aspirin, laxatives,
cold and cough remedies, antacids, vitamins, minerals, amino
acids, supplements, other prescription or non-prescription
drugs.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
Dangers outweigh any benefits. Don't use.
Infants and children:
Treating infants and children under 2 with any herbal
preparation is hazardous.
Others:
Dangers outweigh any benefits. Don't use.
Storage:
Keep cool and dry, but don't freeze. Store safely away from
children.
Safe dosage:
At present no "safe" dosage has been established.
TOXICITY
Rated slightly dangerous, particularly in children, persons over
55 and those who take larger than appropriate quantities for
extended periods of time.
For symptoms of toxicity: See ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE
EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS section below.
ADVERSE REACTIONS, SIDE EFFECTS OR OVERDOSE SYMPTOMS
| Signs and symptoms: |
What to do: |
| Bizarre dreams |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Decreased libido and sexual |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
| performance |
when convenient. |
| Diarrhea |
Discontinue. Call doctor immediately. |
| Drowsiness |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Nasal congestion |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
| Precipitous blood-pressure |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| drop--symptoms include, |
| faintness, cold sweat, |
| paleness, rapid pulse |
| Slow heartbeat |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Stupor |
Seek emergency treatment. |
| Upper abdominal pain |
Discontinue. Call doctor |
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when convenient. |
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