Q. In Andhra Pradesh a nursery is selling Rauvolfia serpentina plants having sweet roots and rich in medicinal properties. I have yet not seen it. Are these claims true?

Q. In Andhra Pradesh a nursery is selling Rauvolfia serpentina plants having sweet roots and rich in medicinal properties. I have yet not seen it. Are these claims true?


The taste of Rauvolfia serpentina roots is bitter. Instead of believing on claims go for chemical analysis of plants available with them. It will be better if they will pay for this testing. 


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