Basic Details
- Botanical name: Rauvolfia serpentina
- English name: Indian Snakeroot
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Part used: Root
Where It Is Found
- India (UP, Bihar, Bengal, Assam)
- Nepal, Sri Lanka
- Grows in moist, shady forests
Ayurvedic Properties
- Rasa (Taste): Bitter, pungent
- Veerya (Potency): Cooling
- Dosha balance: Reduces Vata & Pitta
Main Uses & Benefits
- High Blood Pressure (BP) – lowers BP naturally
- Anxiety & Stress – calms the mind
- Insomnia – helps in deep sleep
- Heart palpitations – slows heart rate
- Mental agitation – used in nervous disorders
- Traditional use in snakebite (emergency care still required)
Dosage (⚠️ Very Important)
- Churna (powder): 50–125 mg only
- Tablets: Only under doctor’s advice
Side Effects (If Misused)
- Very low BP
- Depression
- Excess sleep
- Weakness
Who Should NOT Use
- Low BP patients
- People with depression
- Pregnant / breastfeeding women
- Those on BP or psychiatric medicines
Important Warning
Sarpgandha is a strong medicinal herb, not for daily use or self-medication.
If you want, tell me your purpose (BP, anxiety, sleep problem, exam stress, etc.). I’ll suggest safe alternatives or proper guidance according to your age and need. 🌱
How to take it dosage
Sarpgandha dosage must be very careful ⚠️ because it is a strong medicinal herb, not a general tonic.
Below is safe, standard guidance 👇
Sarpgandha – How to Take & Dosage
1️⃣ Sarpgandha Powder (Churna)
- Dose: 50–125 mg once daily
- (This is very small — about 1/10th of a pinch)
- Time: Night (after dinner)
- With: Lukewarm water or honey
⚠️ Do NOT exceed this dose
2️⃣ Sarpgandha Tablet (Ayurvedic)
- Usually 250 mg tablet
- Dose: ½ to 1 tablet once daily
- Only on doctor’s advice
- Best time: Night
3️⃣ Sarpgandha Kwath (Decoction)
❌ Not commonly recommended
Roots are very potent → risk of overdose
How Long Can It Be Taken?
- 7–14 days only
- Long-term use → depression, very low BP
Best For
✔ High BP
✔ Severe anxiety
✔ Insomnia due to overthinking
✔ Nervous agitation
Do NOT Take If You Have
❌ Low BP
❌ Depression
❌ Slow heart rate
❌ Pregnancy / breastfeeding
❌ Already on BP or psychiatric medicines
Important Warning
Sarpgandha reduces BP and heart rate strongly.
Self-medication can be dangerous.
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