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Sarpagandha ghana vati is a classical Ayurvedic medicine
desribed in Siddhyoga Samgraha. It contains Sarpagandha
extract, Khursaniajwain extract,Jatamanshi extract Piplamool
churn. This medicine has been used as antihypertensive
medicine since a long time. Even modern medicine system used
Sarpagndha is a key ingredient for antihyperttensive drugs.
Some active ingredients of Sarpagandha Ghana vati :
Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina):
Sarpagandha has been used as an antihypertensive drugs both in
Ayurveda and Modern system of medicine . It is bitter tonic
and possesses well marked sedative properties and was used as
remedy for poisonous snake bites and in insomnia and
irritative conditions of the central nervous system. All
together more than 20 alkaloids have been isolated from
Rauwolfia serpentina including Reserpine which is used as a
tranquiliser,hypotensive agent, and for various psychoneurotic
conditions mainly where anxiety plays an important aggravating
role. It is also used in psychiatric disorder, hysteria,
schizophrenia ,epilepsy and anxiety stated insomnia and
depression.
Khursani Ajwain (Hyoscyamus niger):
It acts as sedative, antispasmodic ,anodyne ,sopirific and
antaphrodoisiac,Paralyses the end organs of motor nerves
without affecting sensation or consciousness.The leaves and
fruits contains 3 alkaloids known as coniine, methyl coniine
and conhydrine.
Jatamanshi (Nordostachys jatamanshi):
It is known as Spike nard. It has been found in Himalayan
forests. It is bitter in taste . It can be used in the
treatment of several nervous and convulsive disorders such as
hysteria, epileptic fits ,and certain disturbances caused by
menopause. It also acts as a tranquiliser. It is used for
deworming and as purgative for children.It is also used in the
treatment of respiratory disorders. It helps in dysmenorrhoea
(painful and difficult menstruation) and also used to
regularize the menstruation.
Pippalimool (Piper longum):
It improves Agni (digestion) & stamina, used in respiratory
disorders like chronic bronchitis, cough & cold, disease of
spleen & abdomen, rheumatoid arthritis, fever. It is also used
as mild purgative.
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