ShankhpushpiŚaṅkhapuṣpī
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; cooling and calming to the mind.
Convolvulus pluricaulis · Medhya rasayana · Nervine
What Ayurveda says
Pacifies Vata and Pitta; cooling and calming to the mind.
Traditional uses
- ·Anxiety and mental fatigue
- ·Memory and concentration
- ·Insomnia, restlessness
- ·Children's learning support (with practitioner guidance)
How it is taken
1 tsp (3–5 g) of fresh herb juice (svarasa) or 1/2 tsp churna with warm water or milk twice daily.
Avoid in
- ✕Severe hypotension or with antihypertensive medication without monitoring
- ✕Pregnancy — insufficient safety data
- ✕Bradycardia
Allergies
Convolvulaceae family.
Classical alternatives
Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri) for similar medhya action with stronger evidence base.
When to see a doctor
Persistent or severe symptoms, pregnancy, children under 12, anyone on prescription medication, and any new or worsening condition should be reviewed by a qualified clinician (GP or vaidya) before starting Shankhpushpi. Mild hypotensive — monitor in patients on antihypertensives.
Citations & sources
The information presented here is for educational and general wellbeing purposes only. It is not medical advice, diagnosis, prescription, treatment or a cure for any condition, and is not a substitute for conventional medical care.
Ayurvedic herbs and formulations contain potent substances that can interact with medications and may be unsafe for certain conditions. Always consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional before use. Ayurveda is classified as a complementary therapy in the UK and complements, rather than replaces, conventional treatment. We do not operate as registered medical doctors. Stop immediately and seek care if any symptom worsens; in an emergency call 999 or NHS 111.