Asrol

Unani Name

Asrol/ Chhota Chand, Choti-Chandan, Sarpagandha

Common Name

Serpentine wood, Indian snakewood, Serpentine, Sarpgandha

Temperament of the Drug

(Cold 3° and Dry 3°)

Scientific Name/ Botanical Name

Rauvolfia serpentina Benth. ex Kurz

Parts used

Root

Actions/ Therapeutic Uses

Anthelmintic, Anti-hypertensive, CNS Depressant, Hypnotic, Increases Uterine Contractions, Psychotropic and Sedative. Highly efficacious in the treatment of Hypertension, schizophrenia, Insomnia, Insect stings and the bites of venomous reptiles. It is also known for its antimicrobial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, anti-diuretic and anti-cholinergic activities

Important Formulations

Qurs Dawa-us- Shifa, Habb-e- Dawa-us- Shifa, Safoof Beekh-e-Asrol

Doses

Root 0.250gm - 1.000gm.

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