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Psychoactive drug extracted from the root of
SE Asian plants of the genus Rauwolfia,
especially R. serpentina or serpent wood. It
was once used as a tranquillizer for some
mental illnesses and to treat hypertension.
Suicidal depression is a possible side
effect.