SARPGANDHA.pptx

This ppt all about Sarpgandha "RAUWOLFIA SERPENTINA". Here in this ppt it have Basic information about Sarpgandha and classification of this plant, historical evidences, Botanical name, Some of the medicinal uses of Rauwolfia Serpentina.

1. CLASSIFICATION AND IDENTIFICATION Class . Dicotyledonae Venation reticulate. 2.Flowers pentamerous .

2. Order. Gentianales Leaves opposite. Flowers actinomorphic. Stamens epipetalous

3. Family. Acocynaceae Inflorescence cymose. Stamens not gynandrous Ovules one or two in each locule Ovaries two, free, but united by the style Latex present

4. Sarpadandha is known as IndianSnakeroot because traditionally it has been used as antidote for stings and bites of poisonous reptiles and insects in India and Nepal. Sarpagandha is a medicinal herb which has been used by legendary men like Alexander the Great and Alexander the Great used it cure himself of the poison from an arrow and the great mahatma used Sarpgandha throughout his lifetime as a tranquilizer. HISTORICAL EVIDENCE

5. CONCLUSION To Conclude... Sarpagandha's usage in medicine dates back to centuries. It was initially incorporated in the lifestyle for treatment of anxiety issues. Positive results made this herb quite popular and was eventually being used to attain relief from central nervous system disorders (psychic and motor) such as schizophrenia, epilepsy, insanity, insomnia and psychosis. The roots of this herb have also found medicinal usage and are being tried out to relieve symptoms of diarrhoea and dysentery.

6. When combined and used with extracts of other plants, this herb can clear up ailments like cholera, fever and colic. In complicated child-birth issues, Rauwolfia has found ample usage. This is so because of this herb's ability to stimulate uterine contractions .With such miraculous benefits, Rauwolfia is surely one of the best medicinal herbs. However, intake of it with utmost precaution is essential so that no side-effects are observed.

7. BIBLIOGRAPHY BOLDSKY (https://www.boldsky.com/amphtml/health/wellness/2019/benefits-of-rauwolfia-serpentina-127491.html) AMRUTPATRIKA(https://amrutampatrika.com/all-you-need-to-know-about-sarpagandha-the-indian-snakeroot/) A TEXTBOOK OF PRACTICAL BOTANY BY ASHOK BENDRE