Shankhpushpi

Shankhapushpi

Medicinal Plant

Shankhpushpi

Shankhapushpi

Sankhaphuli is a potent memory booster and brain tonic that actively works to improve intelligence and functioning of the brain. The name shankhpushpi was given to the plant owing to its shankh or conch shaped flowers. It also helps in enhancing concentration, learning capabilities, mental fatigue, insomnia, stress, anxiety, depression, etc.Convolvulus pluricaulis is an herb found in India and Burma that is used in Ayurveda. The Ayurveda preparation shankapushpi is, according to most sources, identical with Convolvulus pluricaulis but some say shankapushpi is instead Clitoria ternatea.

Shankhpushpi is considered as “medhya rasayana” in ayurvedic texts.

Scientific Name

Convolvulus pluricaulis (CP) Choisy , syn; Convolvulus microphyllus Sieb

Family

Convulvulaceae syn

Common Name

Shankhpushpi

Botanical Description

About the Shankhpushpi Plant

C. is a perennial herb that seems like morning glory. Its branches are spread on the ground and can be more than 30 cm long. The flowers are blue in color (5 mm) and the leaves, which are elliptic in shape (2 mm), are located at alternate positions with branches or flowers. Known as Aloe weed in English, the herb is commonly found in India, especially in the state of Bihar.

Chemical Composition

Phytochemical Constituents

There are various chemical constituents isolated from Shankhpushpi like Carbohydrates-D-

glucose, rhamnose, maltose, sucrose and starch. It also contains protein, amino acids and the

alkaloids-convolvine, convosine, subhirsine and convolvidine along with fatty acid and wax

constituents, hydrocarbons, aliphatic and sterol and certain other bio-chemicals

Health Benefits

Therapeutic Benefits of Shankhpushpi

From classical Ayurvedic indications to modern phytotherapeutic insights — explore the spectrum of wellness benefits this herb has to offer.

Poor Memory Shankhpushpi improves memory and concentration levels due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.

Insomnia

Shankhpushpi helps to manage stress and insomnia by relaxing the mind due to its Vata balancing and Medhya properties.

Epilepsy

Shankhpushpi helps to lower the risk of epilepsy and other mental disorders due to its Medhya and Rasayana properties.

Indigestion and

Constipation Shankhpushpi improves digestion and manages gastrointestinal disorders such as constipation, jaundice, dysentery, piles dyspepsia because of its mild laxative nature. 5. ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) Shankhpushpi improves concentration and attention span in children suffering from ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) due to its Medhya (improves intelligence) property.