Q. Rauwolffia serpentina is used in
A) Curing high blood pressure
B) Kidney failure
C) Eye defect
D) Diabetes
Explanation
The alkaloid reserpine is obtained from the bark of root of Rauwolffia serpentine. It reduces the high blood pressure and mental hypertension. Rauwolffia was the first medicinal plant to be reported to cure a disease.
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