ABSTRACT
Reserpine is a neuroleptic and an antihypertensive medication obtained from
Rauwolfia serpentina
.
Rauwolfia
(
Raudixin
,
Rauserpa
, etc.), the powdered whole root of the
Rauwolfia
plant, is a tan, bitter, fine amorphous powder with slight odor, sparingly soluble in alcohol and only very slightly soluble in water.