For millennia, Ayurveda has utilized sarpagandha, also called Rauwolfia serpentina, as a potent therapeutic herb. It is indigenous to India and Southeast Asia and is most well-known for its ability to alleviate sleeplessness, anxiety, and high blood pressure. Alkaloids with relaxing and antihypertensive properties, such as reserpine, are found in its roots. Sarpagandha has long been used to treat mental illnesses and encourage sound sleep. In both traditional and contemporary herbal therapy, it is widely prized for its strong cardiovascular effects and reputation as a natural sedative.