Rauwolfia

Rauvolfia serpentina

Evidence: BFamily: Apocynaceae

Pregnancy:AvoidNursing:AvoidChildren:Avoid

Rauwolfia quickly lowers blood pressure in acute situations through its chief alkaloid reserpine, which relaxes blood vessels around the heart. Also used as a mild relaxant and sedative.

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Pregnancyunsafe

Breastfeedingunsafe

Pediatricnot recommended

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Interactions: May interact with blood pressure medications and sedatives

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May interact with blood pressure medications and sedatives

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