Rescinnamine

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Rescinnamine

Rescinnamine (/rɛˈsɪnəmiːn/ re-SIN-ə-meen) is a alkaloid derived from the plant Rauvolfia serpentina, also known as Indian Snakeroot or Sarpagandha. It is used as an antihypertensive agent due to its ability to inhibit the body's production of certain substances that tighten the blood vessels.

Etymology

The term "Rescinnamine" is derived from the plant Rauvolfia serpentina from which it is extracted. The plant's genus name, Rauvolfia, is in honor of Leonhard Rauwolf, a German physician and botanist. The specific name, serpentina, is a Latin term meaning "serpent-like", referring to the plant's root system which resembles a coiled snake.

Usage

Rescinnamine is primarily used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure). It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. This helps to lower blood pressure and reduces the workload of the heart.

Related Terms

  • Alkaloid: A class of naturally occurring organic compounds that mostly contain basic nitrogen atoms.
  • Antihypertensive: A class of drugs that are used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
  • Hypertension: A chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently elevated.

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