The root is used to make medicine. Indian snakeroot is used for mild high blood pressure, nervousness, trouble sleeping (insomnia), and mental disorders such as agitated psychosis and insanity. … Reserpine is used to treat mild to moderate hypertension, schizophrenia, and some symptoms of poor circulation.
Uses & Effectiveness?
- Anxiety. Early research shows that Indian snakeroot can reduce anxiety in some people when used for about 20 days. …
- High blood pressure. …
- Trouble sleeping (insomnia). …
- Constipation.
- Fever.
- Joint pain.
- Liver problems.
- Mental disorders such as schizophrenia