IndianJadiBooti Shankhapushpi Powder - Shankhawali - Sankhpushpi - Convolvulus Pluricaulis

What is Shankhapushpi Powder(Convolvulus Pluricaulis):
Shankhapushpi is a plant that has been used in Ayurveda as a rasayana for centuries.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.

It is considered to be a prostrate, spreading, perennial herb. It grows on sandy or rocky ground under xerophytic conditions in northern India. Shankhapushpi is used as an antiepileptic and has been shown to have anti-ulcer effects due to augmentation of mucosal defensive factors, such as mucin secretion and glycoproteins.

Another study showed that Convolvulus pluricaulis may be helpful in improving symptoms of hyperthyroidism by reducing the activity of a liver enzyme, which could potentially help with weight loss as well.

Other Names: Shanapuspi, Tu ding gui, Morning Glory, English Speedwheel, Shankhavali , Shankhapushpi, Shankhpushpi, Bilikantisoppu, Shankhapushpi, Shankhauli, Evolvulus alsinoides Linn, Sankhahuli, Shankhavela, Sankhapuspi, Ksirapuspi, Sankhapuspi, Sankhahuli, Vishnukranta, Vishnukranti, Shankhapushpa, Sankhaholi, Convolvulus Pluricaulis Bindweed, Prostrate Bindweed Shankhpushpi, Shankhapuspi, Sankhapushpi, Vishnukranthi

Uses:
Shankhapushpi Powder is used as a brain tonic by many Ayurvedic practitioners. When taken alone, Convolvulus pluricaulis is typically used only when no other options are available (such as when there is severe head trauma), but it can also be taken along with modern antiepileptic drugs if needed. Little human research has been published in the Western medical literature regarding this plant; one study shows Convolvulus pluricaulis to have anti-ulcer effects.

 It is a traditional Ayurvedic medicine used for treating nervous debility, insomnia, fatigue, low energy level. The whole herb is used medicinally in the form of decoction with cumin and milk in fever, nervous debility, and loss of memory. Convolvulus pluricaulis is also used as a brain tonic. It is used as a tonic, alterative and febrifuge. It 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 nonesterified fatty-acid.

There is a pertinent reference in Ayurvedic literature about the use of the drug as brain tonic in hypotensive syndromes. The pharmacological studies of the herb have shown varying degree of its hypotensive and tranquilizing effects

Benefits:
 It is one of the best and prominent natural medicines that help in improving memory. Shankhapushpi Powder is used in medical treatment. Its consumption also prevents memory loss.

The herb is also used as one of the most important ingredients in the treatment of disorders/syndromes, such as hypertension, hypotension, anxiety neurosis and stresses etc. It is also beneficial in rejuvenation therapy and works as psycho-stimulant and tranquilizer.

The extract from Convolvulus pluricaulis helps in reducing the level of cholesterol in blood, including triglycerides, phospholipids and fatty acids. Studies on Convolvulus pluricaul is have also put forward that it is beneficial in remedying hypothyroidism.