Health Benefits

Brain Tonic &
Memory Booster -

Enhances cognitive function

Stress
Reliever –

Acts as a natural tranquilizer

Supports Mental
Wellness –

It helps to reduce anxiety & depression

Balances Nervous
System –

Used for treating insomnia, epilepsy, and ADHD

Digestive
Aid –

Helpful for dysentery & bowel disorders

Cholesterol &
Lipid Control –

Lowers bad cholesterol levels

About Shankhapushpi

Sanskrit Name: Shankhapushpi
Latin Name: Convolvulus pluricaulis
Family: Convolvulaceae


Shankhapushpi is a powerful Medhya Rasayana herb widely used in Ayurveda for improving memory, intelligence, and mental health. It is also a renowned brain tonic, psychostimulant, and tranquilizer, helping to manage stress, anxiety, and fatigue.

  • Type: Perennial herb
  • Roots: Rhizomes are stoloniferous
  • Stems: Sparsely tufted, erect
  • Leaves: Linear, green with prominent veins
  • Flowers: Small, pale to purplish, clustered (10-20 flowers)
  • Fruit: Nut oblong, trigonous, stramineous

Ayurvedic Properties

Rasa (Taste)

Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)

Guna (Quality)

Guru (Heavy), Sara (Unstable), Snigdha (Oily), Pichchila (Sticky)

Virya (Potency)

Ushna (Hot)

Vipaka (Post-Digestive Effect)

Madhura (Sweet)

Doshakarma (Effect on Doshas)

Tridoshahara (Balances Vata, Pitta, Kapha)

Uses & Composition

Chemical Composition

     

  • Alkaloids – Enhance cognitive functions
  • Flavonoids – Powerful antioxidants
  • Glycosides – Support heart health
  • Saponins – Reduce stress and anxiety
  • Ethanolic Extracts – Aid in cholesterol reduction

     

  • For Mental Wellness: Helps improve focus, intelligence & emotional balance
  • For Stress & Anxiety: Acts as a natural adaptogen & relaxant
  • For Digestive Health: Used in treating dysentery & bowel disorders
    For Fever & Immunity: Helps in fever, syphilis & scrofula
  • For Heart Health: Reduces cholesterol, triglycerides & phospholipids

Home Remedies

For Hemetemesis (Blood Vomiting):

Take 10 ml Swarasa (fresh juice)

For Hemetemesis (Blood Vomiting):

Take 10 ml Swarasa (fresh juice)

Scientific Studies

  1. Memory Enhancement & Stress Reduction – Choudhary et al., 2006
  2. Anti-Ulcer Activity – Mishra et al., 2011
  3. Cognitive Booster for Alzheimer’s & ADHD – Sharma et al., 2014
  4. Cholesterol-Lowering Properties – Singh et al., 2019

FAQ

Is Shankhapushpi safe for daily use?

✔ Yes, when taken in recommended doses.

✔ Yes, it helps improve focus, memory & intelligence.

✔ Results are visible in 4-6 weeks with regular use.

✔ Yes, it works well with Brahmi, Ashwagandha & Jatamansi.