Sarpagandha vati, Rauwolfia serpentina (also known as Indian snakeroot) is an Ayurvedic herb which is centuries old and is a potent herb which is used in the Ayurvedic medicine. It is known to possess several sedative, anti-high blood pressure and relaxing properties. Sarpagandha was a famous curer in the ancient times who used the same to cure anxiety, insomnia, epilepsy and high blood pressure. The alkaloids contained in the herb are reserpine, which aids in the regulation of the nervous system, thus it is a natural remedy of the pressure disorders of the current times in addition to cardiovascular issues.