Product Information
- Product Name: Sarpagandha Powder
- Botanical Name: Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz
- Traditional Name: Sarpagandha / Sarpgandha
- Alternative Names: Sarpagandhi, Sarpagandha Churna, Sarpgandha Churna
- English Names: Indian Snake Root, Serpentine Root, Serpentwood
- Plant Part: Root
- Form: Fine Powder / Churna
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Category: Botanical / Herbal Raw Material
- Product Type: Dried Root Powder
- Colour: Light brown, beige, grey-brown to brown
- Texture: Fine, dry powder
- Aroma: Mild earthy, woody and characteristic root aroma
What Is Sarpagandha Powder?
Sarpagandha Powder is the powdered form of the dried root of Rauvolfia serpentina. Kew's medicinal-name database specifically records sarpagandhā (root) for the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.
The plant is a small subshrub or shrub of the Apocynaceae family and is native to a broad region from the Indian subcontinent toward South-Central China and western Malesia.
Product Features
- Made from Rauvolfia serpentina root.
- Traditional name: Sarpagandha.
- Also known as Sarpgandha and Indian Snake Root.
- Fine powdered root form.
- Traditional Ayurvedic botanical raw material.
- Suitable where authenticated Sarpagandha root powder is specifically required.
- Convenient for measuring and controlled formulation.
- Natural variation in colour and particle size is expected.
Benefits / Fayde
For marketplace-safe product presentation:
- Provides Sarpagandha in convenient powdered root form.
- Traditional Ayurvedic botanical material.
- Suitable where authenticated Rauvolfia serpentina root is required.
- Fine powder is convenient for qualified formulation and research applications.
- Useful as botanical reference material.
- Suitable for pharmacognostic and educational studies.
- Represents an established Indian medicinal-plant raw material.
These are botanical and product characteristics only and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Sarpagandha contains pharmacologically active alkaloids, so it should not be promoted as a casual wellness powder or accompanied by unsupported disease-treatment claims.
How to Use
Use only according to the product label or qualified Ayurvedic/medical professional guidance.
The appropriate amount depends on the intended formulation, product grade and individual circumstances. Sarpagandha should not be self-dosed simply because it is supplied as a powder.
Do not independently combine it with medicines that affect blood pressure, heart rate, mood or the central nervous system.
Traditional Preparation Concept
A general raw-material sequence is:
Authenticated Sarpagandha Root → Cleaning → Drying → Grinding → Sieving → Sarpagandha Churna → Quality Testing
The exact processing, particle size and intended formulation should follow the applicable specification.
Homemade Remedy
No specific therapeutic homemade remedy is recommended.
Sarpagandha is a pharmacologically active medicinal root. Homemade concentrated decoctions or extracts should not be prepared for self-treatment without qualified professional guidance.
Composition
100% Dried Rauvolfia serpentina Root Powder, unless otherwise stated on the actual product label.
Kew's medicinal-name service specifically records Sarpagandha as the root drug in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.
Botanical Information
- Botanical Name: Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz
- Family: Apocynaceae
- Genus: Rauvolfia
- Species: serpentina
- Plant Part: Root
- Traditional Name: Sarpagandha
- English Name: Indian Snake Root / Serpentine Root
Kew currently accepts Rauvolfia serpentina as the species name.
Taxonomic Spelling Note
The common spelling “Rauwolfia serpentina” is widely used in Ayurvedic and commercial literature, including Indian government material. Current Kew taxonomy uses “Rauvolfia serpentina” as the accepted spelling.
For ecommerce searchability, it is useful to retain both Rauvolfia and Rauwolfia spellings in keywords.
Regional & Common Names
| Usage / Region | Name |
|---|---|
| English | Indian Snake Root |
| English | Serpentine Root |
| English | Serpentwood |
| English | Indian Snakeroot |
| Ayurvedic | Sarpagandha |
| Hindi | Sarpagandha / सर्पगंधा |
| Hindi | Chandrika |
| Sanskrit | Sarpagandha |
| Sanskrit | Sarpakshi |
| Sanskrit | Sarpasugandha |
| Marathi | Sarpagandha |
| Gujarati | Sarpagandha |
| Bengali | Chand |
| Tamil | Sarpagandhi |
| Telugu | Patalagandhi |
| Malayalam | Sarpagandhi |
| Kannada | Sarpagandha |
| Trade | Sarpgandha |
| Botanical | Rauvolfia serpentina |
Kew's medicinal-name database records several traditional names, including sarpakshi, sarpangi, sarpasugandha and sarppaganti, in Indian medicinal sources.
Appearance
Sarpagandha Root Powder generally ranges from beige and light brown to grey-brown or brown, depending on the root, drying method and degree of grinding.
Natural variation in shade and particle size is expected.
Aroma
The powder has a mild earthy, woody and characteristic root aroma.
Flavor
The root powder has a characteristic bitter and earthy botanical taste. Taste should not be used as the sole method of authentication or quality assessment.
Traditional & Botanical Uses
Where permitted under the applicable classification, Sarpagandha Powder may be positioned as:
- Traditional Ayurvedic root powder.
- Herbal raw material.
- Botanical reference material.
- Pharmacognostic research material.
- Educational plant material.
- Ayurvedic formulation raw material.
- Research material for authenticated Rauvolfia serpentina.
The Government of India's National Medicinal Plants Board recognizes Sarpgandha as Rauwolfia serpentina, while Kew's medicinal database identifies the root as the Ayurvedic drug part.
Storage
Store Sarpagandha Powder:
- In a cool, dry place.
- Away from moisture and humidity.
- Away from direct sunlight.
- In tightly sealed packaging.
- Away from strong odours.
- In a clean, dry and pest-free environment.
Use a clean, dry spoon and reseal the package after each use.
Safety
IMPORTANT — SARPAGANDHA IS A PHARMACOLOGICALLY ACTIVE MEDICINAL HERB.
- Use only under qualified Ayurvedic or medical professional guidance.
- Do not self-medicate.
- Follow the actual product label and prescribed amount.
- Do not combine with blood-pressure-lowering, heart-rate-lowering, sedative, antidepressant or other centrally active medicines without professional advice.
- People with low blood pressure, slow heart rate or cardiovascular conditions should obtain professional guidance before use.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should consult a healthcare professional before internal use.
- Children should not use concentrated Sarpagandha preparations without qualified supervision.
- Do not use material showing mould, infestation, excessive moisture or contamination.
- Keep away from children and pets.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarpagandha Powder?
Sarpagandha Powder is the powdered dried root of Rauvolfia serpentina, traditionally known as Sarpagandha or Sarpgandha.
What is the botanical name of Sarpagandha?
The currently accepted botanical name is _Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz.
Is Rauwolfia serpentina the same as Rauvolfia serpentina?
Yes. Rauvolfia serpentina is the currently accepted Kew spelling; Rauwolfia serpentina is a widely used alternative spelling in Indian commercial and medicinal literature.
What plant part is used?
The traditional medicinal drug is the root. Kew's Medicinal Plant Names Service explicitly records Sarpagandha as “root” in the Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India.
Is this whole root or powder?
This product is supplied as fine dried root powder, not whole root.
Is Sarpagandha the same as Sarpagandha Mishran?
No. Sarpagandha Powder is a single-botanical root material, while Sarpagandha Mishran is a multi-herbal formulation containing Sarpagandha with other herbs.
Can Sarpagandha Root be powdered?
Yes. This product itself is the powdered form of authenticated Sarpagandha root.
Is Sarpagandha suitable for casual daily use?
It should not be treated as an ordinary wellness powder because Sarpagandha contains pharmacologically active constituents and can interact with medicines. Professional guidance is appropriate.
Is Sarpagandha a medicinal plant?
Yes. It is recognized in Indian medicinal-plant and Ayurvedic sources as Sarpgandha/Sarpagandha (Rauvolfia serpentina).
How should Sarpagandha Powder be stored?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture, direct sunlight, contamination, children and pets.
Disclaimer
This information is provided for general botanical, Ayurvedic, traditional and product information only. It is not medical advice.
For this listing, _Rauvolfia serpentina (L.) Benth. ex Kurz is the accepted botanical identity and root is the relevant medicinal plant part. Kew currently accepts the Rauvolfia spelling, while Indian government sources also use the widely established Rauwolfia spelling.
Because Sarpagandha is pharmacologically active, the actual product label, batch specification and qualified practitioner's instructions should take precedence over generic dosage or therapeutic claims.
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