Phytochemistry of Plants of Genus Rauvolfia

<p><em>Rauvolfia</em> species commonly known as Sarpagandha has been traditionally used in Ayurveda for curing high blood pressure hypertension snake bites fever and mental illnesses. Due to its wide variety and differences in chemical composition it is necessary to develop an efficient and reliable method for rapid screening and determination of phytochemicals in the extracts of the <i>Rauvolfia</i> species. This book will provide qualitative and quantitative comparative phytochemical investigations of selected medicinal plants from the <i>Rauvolfia</i> genus using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS) techniques. The results will help in assuring the efficacy and safety of <i>Rauvolfia</i> herbal products.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>Collection of Ayurvedic features and scientific evidence of important medicinal plants.</li> <p> </p> <li>Discusses chemical signatures for the identification of <i>Rauvolfia</i> (Sarpagandha) and its products.</li> <p> </p> <li>Easy-to-use analytical procedure for quality control of <i>Rauvolfia</i> and its products.</li> </ul>