Introduction of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Prostratus)

Shanghupushpi is an Ayurvedic herb that can be popularly seen in India and Burma. It belongs to the Convolvulaceae family. Shanghupushpi plays a significant role in Ayurveda in preparing various Ayurvedic formulations that boost memory, concentration, and intelligence. Shankhupushpi is also called brain tonic. The herb can balance Vata and Kapha dosha.

Botanical Name Convolvulus Prostratus.

Useful Parts Seed, root, ash, and whole plant.

Names in Different Languages English: Speed wheel/ butterfly pee.
Hindi: Aparajita.
Malayalam: Sankhupushpam.
Tamil: Kannikkodi.
Gujarati: Sankhavali.
Telugu: Sankhapuspi.
Marathi: Sankhvel.
Kannada: Sattaga.

Health benefits of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Prostratus)

Shankhupushpi is an excellent brain tonic. It improves memory and concentration. Other health benefits of Shankhupushpi are:

Shankhupushpi is very effective in the treatment of insomnia and improves sleep quality.
Respiratory diseases such as bronchitis, cough, cold, asthma, etc can be effectively treated with Shankhupushpi.
Anxiety, stress, depression, and other mental health issues can be treated using the Shankhupushpi plant.
The laxative properties of Shankhupushpi promote the movement of liquids in the natural path and prevent constipation.
Shankgupushpi is rich in spermatogenic properties that naturally increase the quality of sperm.
Intestinal worm infestation can be managed with Shankhupushpi.
Shankhupushpi calms the nervous system and treats vertigo.

Ayurvedic medicines that include Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Prostratus) as an ingredient

Brahmi Vati.
Shankhupushpi oil.
Chopchinyadi Churna.
Saraswata choornam.
Manasamitra Vatakam.

Shankhupushpi can cure various diseases such as worm infestation, vertigo, constipation, respiratory diseases, depression, anxiety, insomnia, etc, and improves memory and intelligence naturally.

Benefits of Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus Prostratus) Ayurvedic Herb