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Shankhapushpi or Convolvulus pluricaulis is an indigenous plant commonly mentioned in Ayurveda, an ancient system of Indian medicine, as a rasayana which is mainly advocated for use in mental stimulation and rejuvenation
therapy.
It contains Glycosides, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Alkaloids (Shankha pushpine is believed to be the principle active ingredient)
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Chemical Constituents
It contains Glycosides, Coumarins, Flavonoids, Alkaloids (Shankha pushpine is
believed to be the principle active ingredient)
Actions
Rasa:Tikta (Bitter)
Guna:Pichchilla (Slimmy),Snigdha (Unctous)
Virya:Shita (Cold)
Vipaka;Madhura (Sweet)
Doshic Action
Vata Pitta pacifying
Shankhapushpi is used as a brain tonic. It is a sovereign remedy in
bowel complaints especially dysentery. The plant is reported to be a
prominent memory-improving drug. It is used as a psychostimulant and
tranquilizer. It is reported to reduce mental tension. The ethanolic
extract of the plant reduces total serum cholesterol, triglycerides,
phospholipids and nonesterfied fatty acid.
There is a pertinent reference in Ayurvedic literature about the use of
the drug as brain tonic in hypotensive syndromes.
Clinical studies have exhibited demonstrable beneficial effects in the
patients of anxiety neurosis. The herb induces a feeling of calm and
peace, good sleep and a relief in anxiety, stresses, and mental fatigue,
producing a significant reduction in the level of anxiety, neuroticism
arising due to various levels of stresses.
The herb appears to produce its action by modulation of neuro-chemistry
of the brain. Further, the herb is non-toxic and its use does not produce
any side effects. On the other hand, there is invigorating effect in
improvement of health and weight gain.
Medicinal Uses
» In Insanity - Fresh expressed juice of Shankhpushpi is given in a dosage 2-4
tola.
» In Insominia & Delirium - Powder of Shankhpushpi should be given with cumin
& milk.
» In Chronic cough & Asthma - Smoking of Shankhpushpi leaves is useful.
» In Haematemesis - Expressed juice of Shankhpushpi is useful.
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