International Journal For Multidisciplinary Research

E-ISSN: 2582-2160     Impact Factor: 9.24

A Widely Indexed Open Access Peer Reviewed Multidisciplinary Bi-monthly Scholarly International Journal

Call for Paper Volume 8, Issue 2 (March-April 2026) Submit your research before last 3 days of April to publish your research paper in the issue of March-April.

Clinical Verification Of Rauwolfia Serpntina 6C Potency On The Patients Of Essential Hypertension

Author(s) Dr. Srikanta Ganguly
Country India
Abstract Background: Essential Hypertension is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. However, treatment and control of essential hypertension remain major challenges worldwide. Homoeopathy is said to be effective in essential hypertension. A homoeopathic drug, Rauwolfia serpentina is said to be effective against essential hypertension. This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of Rauwolfia serpentina in Essential hypertension in National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata.
Methods: A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled, and parallel design was adopted for the study. The study included 30 patients, age between second to eight decade, of both sexes and religions, represented with signs and symptoms of Essential hypertension, and characteristics of Rauwolfia serpentina. The potency used was 6 CH. The outcome measures were assessed by different attributes.
Results: The highest prevalence of essential hypertension was seen in 33-80 years of age and in lower middle class population. Hindu male subjects showed a higher frequency among all. The chi-square test revealed that Rauwolfia serpentina 6CH is more efficacious in essential hypertension than placebo at the 5% significance level. Those who suffered for less than 2 years showed more improvement. A retrospective study of subjects who exhibited positive effects reconfirmed the characteristic symptoms of Rauwolfia serpentina in Essential hypertension.
Conclusion: Rauwolfia serpentina in 6 CH potency possessed positive effect against Essential hypertension significant reduction of hypertension in that study population, who presented with symptoms and signs of hypertension, as well as characteristics of Rauwolfia serpentina.
Keywords Essential hypertension; Rauwolfia serpentina; Homoeopathy.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 8, Issue 2, March-April 2026
Published On 2026-03-20
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i02.71996

Share this