Medicinal Properties of Sarpagandha Ghan Vati – A Review

Abstract

Introduction: One of the most well-liked Vedic medicines, sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina), has been utilized  since 1000 BC to treat conditions related to high blood pressure. Sarpagandha travels a great distance from British  India to Western communities. The majority of the indole alkaloid reserpine, which has been extensively studied over  the past 75 years, is responsible for the bioactivities of sarpagandha. Materials and Methods: Material related to Sarpgandha Vati is collected from Ayurvedic text and textbook of  modern medicine, respectively. Results: A traditional Ayurvedic remedy known as sarpagandha ghanvati is frequently recommended for insomnia  and anxiety. It contains Cannabis sativum, Jatamansi (Nardostachys jatamansi DC. Family: Valerianaceae) roots,  Khurasani ajowan (Hyocyamus niger L.; Family: Solanaceae) seeds, and Sarpagandha (roots of R. serpentina L.  (Benth.) Ex Kurz; Family: Apocyanaceae). Discussion: The paper aims to review the therapeutic benefits of “Sarpagandha ghan vati” as found in various Ayurvedic texts. Conclusion: In order to get to a potentially helpful conclusion on the safe and efficient usage of sarpagandha in place of  reserpine, the article will examine the ideas of the whole herb and its extracts as well as available information in this respect.