Natural pain relief

I am looking for the plant root that when chewed gives a numbing effect much like novacaine. Grows wild in the sandhills of Nebr.--was used by Indians as a natural pain reducer.
(13 Dec 2007)

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1. The plant you are describing is snake root; more precisely it is Indian snake root. It is also called as Rauwolfia serpentina in botany.

3. The main function is of the alkaloid reserpine that helps to reduce heart rate, normalize
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4. It is chewed by native Indians to get tranquilizing effect. Also used by some people to meditate.

5. It's very important to take it in minimal quantities, after proper consultation as it may occasionally lead to psychotic depression and suicidal disposition in people having certain mental illnesses.

answered by D M K on 27 Dec 2007, 8:24:19

Natural pain relief

I am looking for the plant root that when chewed gives a numbing effect much like novacaine. Grows wild in the sandhills of Nebr.--was used by Indians as a natural pain reducer. (13 Dec 2007)

I am looking for the plant root that when chewed gives a numbing effect much like novacaine. Grows wild in the sandhills of Nebr.--was used by Indians as a natural pain reducer.
(13 Dec 2007)