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🌿 What Shankh Pushpi Is

Shankhpushpi (scientific name Convolvulus pluricaulis) is an Ayurvedic medicinal herb classified as a medhya rasayana (promotes intellect and mental health). It traditionally pacifies Vata and Pitta doshas in the head region and supports the brain and nervous system.

Ayurvedic texts describe Shankhpushpi as having the following qualities:

• Rasa (taste): Tikta (bitter), Katu (pungent), Kashaya (astringent)

• Virya (potency): Sheeta (cooling)

• Vipaka (post-digestive effect): Madhura (sweet)

It is commonly used in tablets, powders, syrups, and extracts to harness its cognitive and calming properties.

🧠 Traditional Ayurvedic Uses

Ayurveda uses Shankh Pushpi primarily for:

🧠 Cognitive & Nervous System Support

• Memory & concentration: Traditionally used to help improve memory, focus and learning ability.

• Mental clarity: Helps soothe nervous tension and supports balanced mental activity.

🧘♂️ Stress, Anxiety & Sleep

• Calming the mind: Often used to help reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation. 

• Sleep support: May assist with restful sleep by calming nervous excitation. 

🧠 Nervine & Rejuvenative Actions

• Rasayana (rejuvenation): Traditionally considered a tonic for long-term nervous system nourishment.

• Balancing doshas: Used in conditions involving erratic or hyperactive nerve activity. 

🌿 Other Uses

Ayurvedic practice also mentions Shankhpushpi in digestive support, mood regulation, and antioxidant effects, though these are generally secondary to its medhya (nervine) actions.

💊 How Shankh Pushpi Tablets Are Typically Taken

A general Ayurvedic usage guide for Shankhpushpi preparations (like tablets) is:

• Dose: ~1–2 tablets once or twice daily

• Taken with: Warm water, milk, or honey, preferably after meals

• Duration: Often used for several weeks or on physician advice, especially during times of mental fatigue or stress

⚠️ Always follow the label directions or your Ayurvedic practitioner’s advice — doses can vary based on formulation and individual needs.

⚠️ Precautions

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Consult a qualified Ayurvedic doctor before use.

• Medical conditions: People on medications for anxiety, blood pressure, or other chronic conditions should speak with a healthcare provider, as herbal tonics can interact with medications

• Children: Use under professional supervision for children.

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