About Shankhapushpi

  • Botanical name – Convolvulus pluricaulis
  • Family name – Convulvulaceae
  • English name – Bindweed
  • Common name – Sankhapushpi
  • Synonyms – Sankhahwa, Mangalyakusuma, Vishnukranta, Nilipushpi.
  • Habit – Perennial shrub
  • Sanskrit Name: Shankhapushpi
  • Useful Parts – Whole plant and juice
  • Type: Perennial herb.
  • Roots: Rhizomes are stoloniferous.
  • Stems: sparsely tufted, erect
  • Leaves: Linear, green with uttered veins
  • Flowers: Small, light to purple, clustered (10-20 flowers)
  • Fruit: Nut oblong, trigonous, stramineous

Shankhapushpi is an important Medhya Rasayana herb which is widely used in Ayurveda to enhance memory, intellect, and mental well-being. It is also a popular brain tonic, psychostimulant, and tranquillizer, which helps alleviate stress, anxiety, and drowsiness management.

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)

Health Benefits for Shankpushpi

Blood
Vomiting

Its Swarasa 10 ml should be taken in hemetemesis.

Memory aid and
brain tonic

Alleviates stress and enhances mental function. Daily intake produces Rasayana effects and increases memory.

Aids Mental Health - Shankpushpi

Aids mental
health

Eliminate feelings of hopelessness and panic. In Unmada, it should be taken along with 1 gm Jiraka powder with milk.

Balance Nervous System Shankpushpi

Balances Nervous
System

Used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy, and ADHD.

Digestive Aid - Shankpushpi

Digestive
Aid

Cholesterol and fat optimising can help with intestinal issues or dysentery.

Cholesterol & Lipid Control - Shankpushpi

Cholesterol &
Lipid Control

Enhances unhealthy cholesterol levels.

Scientific Studies

  1. Memory Improvement & Stress Relief – 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 it safe to take Shankhapushpi every day?

 ✔ Absolutely! Just stick to the proposed dosages.

 ✔ Absolutely, it is effective for improving children’s memory, concentration, and IQ.

 ✔ Continued application should yield benefits after 4-6 weeks.

 ✔ Definitely. It works perfectly with Brahmi, Ashwagandha, and Jatamansi.

✔ Yes, provided you follow the suggested doses.

✔ Absolutely! It promotes lactation, immunity, and hormonal balance.