Reserpine, an alkaloid or drug extracted from the roots of which of the following plants, cures mental disorders and reduces or checks blood pressure?
- ARauwolfia serpentina
- BFerula asafoetida
- CAtropa belladonna
- DDigitalis purpurea
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