Organic Shankhpushpi Powder (Convolvulus pluricaulis) | Improves Cognitive Functioning, Reduces Mental Fatigue.

Organic Shankhpushpi Powder (Convolvulus pluricaulis)

Shankhpushpi herb is a perennial plant native to India and one of the best Ayurvedic herbs used for both cognitive and digestive wellness and is popular for supporting longevity, memory, intellect, and nervous system functions. Organic Shankhpushpi Powder has multiple medicinal properties due to which it is highly used in the management of various health-related issues. Due to its Medhya properties, Shankhpushpi rasayana is highly recommended in memory-related disorders.

Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) Synonyms:

• Sanskrit : Sankpushpa, Sankhahva
• Hindi : Shankhapushpi
• Kannada : Bilikantisoppu, Shankhapushpi, Shankhauli
• Punjabi : Ksirapuspi, Sankhapuspi, Sankhahuli
• Tamil : Kakattam, Kakkanangudi, Karakhuratt, Sanghupushpam

Chemical Constituents of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis):

Shankhpushpi is rich in fatty acids, volatile oils, hydrocarbons, palmitic acids, linoleic acids, D-glucose, maltose, fatty alcohols, , myristic acids, etc.

Ayurvedic Properties of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis):

• Rasa: Katu, Tikta, Kashaya
• Guna: Sara
• Virya: Sheeta
• Vipaka: Katu
• Karma: Balya, Pittahara, Rasayana, Kaphahara, Medhya

Medicinal Uses of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis):

• Shankhpushpi rasayana has neuroprotective potential, this indicates that it may have some beneficial effects on mental functions.
• Research suggested that it may have some effect on lowering blood pressure and is usually given to treat high blood pressure along with other herbal formulations.
• Due to its anti-bacterial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, Shankhpushpi herb is indicated in some skin-related issues also. 
• Shankhpushpi herb is recognized as ‘Medhya Rasayana’, thus it effectively maintains and potentiates intellect and memory.
• As it is rich with anti-depressant activity, Shankhpushpi rasayana able to enhance mood and overcome the symptoms related to mental disorders. 

 

Dose of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis):

The dose is 3-6 gm of the Organic Shankhpushpi powder.

Reference:

Ayurvedic Pharmacopeia of India.

 

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