Benefits of Sarpagandha And Its Side Effects

Sarpagandha is useful for lowering and managing the blood pressure. Reserpine present in the roots binds the VESICULAR MONAMINE TRANSPORTERS (VMATs) and inhibits the uptake of norepinephrine into secretory vesicles and depletes serotonin and catecholamines from the central and peripheral axon terminals. It results in depletion of neurotransmitters and reduces promulgation of the nerve impulses occurring in the postsynaptic nerve cells. This depletion results in suppression of sympathetic nerve function, which decreases arterial blood pressure and heart rate, which in turn reduces the blood pressure.

Sarpagandha contains hypnotic action which helps you in getting a good sleep. Its powder can be mixed with Rose Distillate and taken two hours before sleep to get desired results. The mixture of Sarpagandha powder along with 2 parts of misri and one part of khurasani ajwain can be consumed right before teh sleep to get the best results.

Sarpagandha has hypnotic, antipsychotic (neuroleptic), sedative and anti-anxiety actions. Therefore, it helps to treat several types of mental disorders with aggression, crying, running, beating and sleeplessness. In such cases, 1 part of Sarpagandha powder mixed with 2 parts of Jatamansi Root Powder, should be taken twice daily with cow’s milk.

In some cases, high-grade fever (103 F to 106 F) results in hallucinations, confusion, irritability, and convulsions. Sarpagandha is best for reducing fever, preventing and treating these symptoms. In high-grade fever, Sarpagandha Powder is used in dosage of 500 mg thrice daily along with Coconut Water or Rose.

Sarpagandha is useful in the treatment of uterine pain occurring due to miscarriage. It contracts the uterus and helps to eliminate the toxins and residues from the uterine cavity. Then it relaxes the uterine muscles, bleeding stops and pain reduces. In such case, Sarpagandha powder should be used in dosage of 500 mg thrice daily for 1 to 2 days. Then its dosage should be reduced to 250 mg thrice daily for another 3 days.

Sarpagandha reduces pains occurring during the menstrual periods. It modulates the blood flow during menstruation and reduces cramps and throbbing pain. In such case,1 part of Sarpagandha root powder should be taken with 1 part of Jatamansi Root Powder twice Daily for 2 to 3 days along with water.

Kutajarishta along with Sarpagandha Powder in dosage of 250 mg thrice daily is useful for treating dysentery. It reduces frequency of loose stools, checks bleeding and alleviates pain.

Sarpagandha is a drug in ayurveda for bite by SAW SCALED VIPER SNAKE . In such case, its roots powder mixed with black pepper and water is used for the treatment of snake poison.