The herb native to India and traditionally used to treat blood pressure is Sarpagandha, also known as Indian snakeroot.
The plant is used in the treatment of hypertension, anxiety, and insomnia.
In the traditional medicinal system, it is also used orally for snake bites, insect bites, fever, constipation, and malaria.
It is also considered useful in treating liver disease, rheumatoid arthritis, edema, and epilepsy. Along with that, it also acts as a uterine stimulant which helps the uterus to contract.