8. Vishnukranthi (Evolvulus Ulcinoides)

It belongs to the family Convolvulaceae. It is an annual creeper and grows in open grassy places throughout India. The leaves are small and are covered with fine hairs. The flowers are blue. The fruits appear in small capsules. According to Ayurveda, this herb pacifies pitta dosha. It is used externally for medicinal purposes.
The major health benefits are:

• The medicated oil of the herb is useful as a hair tonic, to promote hair growth, and prevent the premature graying and falling of hair.
• Its paste is also applied externally in skin diseases.
• The whole plant juice is traditionally used in various mental disorders.
• Due to its astringent properties, it treats minor memory disturbances, nervous debility, and dementia. So it is widely used as a brain tonic.
• The juice of the plant stimulates appetite and is also used as a mild laxative.
• A decoction of the herb with cumin and milk is used for treating fever.