Serpentwood WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Serpentwood
Serpentwood (also called Indian Snakeroot, snakeroot, and rauwolfia) is a plant that is grown in parts of Asia, South America, Africa, India and Thialand.1 It has been used to treat high blood pressure, to relieve fever and as a sedative.2 Although no scientific evidence proves it to be beneficial and it carries a risk of potentially serious health problems (low blood pressure, for example), it is still available as a supplement in the United States.1
Fast Facts:
- Also used for diarrhea, some mental illnesses and dysentery.3
- Should not be used in pregnant or breastfeeding women.3
- Stop taking immediately if chest pain, skin rash or you experience difficulty breathing.2
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 American Cancer Society: Indian Snakeroot
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 PDRHealth: Indian Snakeroot
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Drug3K: Indian Snakeroot
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 15, 2009
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- Contributor: Susan Scroggins
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Rauwolfia serpentina, Rawwolfia, Snakeroot, Uses for Snakewood, Uses for Serpentwood, Side Effects of Serpentwood
- Last update: Jun. 11, 2009
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