In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Habitat of Rauvolfia Serpentina 2. History of Rauvolfia Serpentina 3. Medicine 4. Chemical Constituents 5. Uses. Contents: Habitat of Rauvolfia Serpentina History of Rauvolfia Serpentina Medicine of Rauvolfia Serpentina Chemical Constituents of Rauvolfia Serpentina Uses of Rauvolfia Serpentina 1. Habitat of Rauvolfia Serpentina: A large climbing or twining shrub, found in the [...]
The following points highlight the seven main types of drugs obtained from roots. The types are: 1. Aconite 2. Indian Belladona 3. Belladona 4. Liquorice 5. Chitraka 6. Ashwagandha 7. Asafetida. Type # 1. Aconite: Aconitum heterophyllum Wall., of family Ranuncualceae; Eng. Aconite; Hindi—Atis; Sanskrit— Ativisha This herb is commonly found in the subalpine and alpine zones of the Himalayas [...]
The following points highlight the top four types of drugs obtained from barks and its uses. The types are: 1. Cinnamon 2. Quinine 3. Asoka Tree 4. Arjun Tree. Type # 1. Cinnamon: Cinnamomum zeylanicum B1., of family Lauraceae; Eng. Cinnamon; Hindi—Dalchini. This is native of Sri Lanka but grown in the Nllgirls, South Kanara, Malabar, Assam and Kumaon. Uses: [...]