Rauvolfia serpentina, also known as the Indian snakeroot or devil pepper, is a species of flower native to the Indian subcontinent (sub-Himalayan regions) and East Asia. Out of almost 50 Alkaloids it contains, 4 to 5 have psychoactive properties. The root of the plant is ground into a powder and made in tablets or capsules. It is commonly found in traditional Ayurvedic medicine. This plant has been recorded to have been used medicinally for more than 3000 years. Rauvolfia serpentina has been used to effectively treat patients suffering from hypertension and other mental disorders.