Chemical Properties
| Definition | The powdered whole root of Rau- wolfia serpentina, found in India and Indonesia. The plant is of value as a source of alkaloids, especially reserpine. |
| Appearance | Light-tan to light-brown, bitter, fine, amorphous powder; slight aromatic odor. Sparingly soluble in alcohol; very slightly soluble in water. |
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| CAS DataBase Reference | 8063-17-0 |