Q35 / 160 · JIPMER 2014 · Botany

Rauwolffia serpentina is used in

  • Correct answer
    A
    curing high blood pressure
  • B
    kidney failure
  • C
    eye defect
  • D
    diabetes

Solution

Alkloid reserpine is obtained from the root of Rauwolffia serpantina. It is used to cure high blood pressure.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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