Shankpushpi (Convolvulus Pluricaulis)

Our offering range of Shankpushpi (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. Little human research has been published in the Western medical literature regarding this plant. One study shows Shankhapushpi to have anti-ulcer effects due to augmentation of mucosal defensive factors like mucin secretion and glycoprotein's.
Another study showed that Shankhapushpi may be helpful in improving symptoms of hyperthyroidism by reducing the activity of a liver enzyme.
The whole herb is used medicinally in the form of decoction with cumin and milk in fever, nervous debility, loss of memory, also in syphilis, and scrofula.
Shankhapushpi is used as a brain tonic.
It is used as a tonic, alterative and febrifuge.
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 psycho stimulant 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.