Rauvolfia vomitoria vs Rauwolfia

Side-by-side comparison of medicinal herbs

Herb

Rauvolfia vomitoria

Cardiovascular

Rauwolfia serpentina

Cardiovascular

Rauvolfia vomitoria

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Rauwolfia

❌ Not recommended in pregnancy

❌ Not recommended while nursing

Description

West African Rauwolfia; bark and root used for hypertension, mental conditions, and fever in traditional medicine.

Ayurvedic herb source of reserpine for hypertension (historical).

Active Compounds

reserpine, ajmaline, alkaloids, flavonoids

Reserpine, Ajmaline, Ajmalicine, Serpentine

Traditional Uses

hypertension, mental illness, fever, snake bite

Hypertension, Insanity, Snake bite, Fever

Modern Uses

antihypertensive, antipsychotic (historical), sedative

Antihypertensive (historical), Antiarrhythmic, Sedative

Adult Dosage

Under physician supervision only

MEDICAL SUPERVISION ONLY: 50-100mg root daily

Contraindications

pregnancy, depression, Parkinson's disease, cardiac conditions

Depression, Peptic ulcers, Pregnancy, MAO inhibitors, Parkinsonism

Side Effects

depression, nasal stuffiness, GI disturbances

Depression, Nasal congestion, GI upset, Sedation, Parkinsonism

Drug Interactions

0 known interactions

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Sources: WHO Monographs · NCCIH · PubMed · Commission E