Health Benefits for Shankpushpi
Memory aid and
brain tonic
Alleviates stress and enhances mental function.
Stress
Reliever
Acts as a natural sedative.
Aids mental
health
Eliminate feelings of hopelessness and panic.
Balances Nervous
System
Used in the treatment of insomnia, epilepsy, and ADHD.
Digestive
Aid
Cholesterol and fat optimising can help with intestinal issues or dysentery.
Cholesterol &
Lipid Control
Enhances unhealthy cholesterol levels.
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
Bitter (Tikta), Astringent (Kashaya)
Guru (Heavy), Sara (Unstable), Snigdha (Oily), Pichchila (Sticky)
Ushna (Hot)
Madhura (Sweet)
Tridoshahara (Balances Vata, Pitta, Kapha)
Uses & Composition
Chemical Composition
- Alkaloids – Improve cognitive functions
- Flavonoids – Potent antioxidants
- Glycosides: Enhance cardiac wellness
- Manage stress and anxiety via saponins
- Ethanolic Extracts – Support cholesterol reduction
Ayurvedic & Modern Uses
- For Mental Wellbeing: enhances emotional stability, intelligence
- For Anxiety & Stress: Natural relaxant and adaptogen
- For the digestive Fitness: Utilized in dysentery & bowel disease
- For Immunity & Fever: supports scrofula, syphilis, and fever
- Regarding Heart Health: decreases phospholipids, triglycerides, and cholesterol
Home Remedies
Administer 10 ml Swarasa (fresh juice)
For Memory Boost:
Regular consumption induces Rasayana (rejuvenation) effects
Scientific Studies
- Memory Improvement & Stress Relief – Choudhary et al., 2006
- Anti-Ulcer Activity – Mishra et al., 2011
- Cognitive Booster for Alzheimer’s & ADHD – Sharma et al., 2014
- Cholesterol-Lowering Properties – Singh et al., 2019
FAQ
Is it safe to take Shankhapushpi every day?
✔ Absolutely! Just stick to the proposed dosages.
Is Shankhapushpi suitable for kids?
✔ Absolutely, it is effective for improving children’s memory, concentration, and IQ.
How much time will it take for benefits to appear?
✔ Continued application should yield benefits after 4-6 weeks.
Can you use it with different Ayurvedic herbs?
✔ Definitely. It works perfectly with Brahmi, Ashwagandha, and Jatamansi.
Is Safed Musli OK for daily use?
✔ Yes, provided you follow the suggested doses.
Can women consume Safed Musli?
✔ Absolutely! It promotes lactation, immunity, and hormonal balance.