Reserpiline is an indole alkaloid that has been found in R. tetraphylla.1 Oral administration of reserpiline (12.5 and 25 mg/kg) decreases amphetamine-induced hyperactivity, indicating antipsychotic potential, in mice.
1.Gupta, S., Khanna, V.K., Maurya, A., et al.Bioactivity guided isolation of antipsychotic constituents from the leaves of Rauwolfia tetraphylla L.Fitoterapia83(6)1092-1099(2012)
















