Multiple choice

Which of the following is a medicinal property of the plant Rauwolfia?

  1. To cure bronchitis

  2. To cure leprosy

  3. To lower high blood pressure

  4. In chronic dysentery

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Rauwolfia serpentina, also known as Sarpagandha, contains alkaloids like reserpine which are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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