Significance of Shankhapushpi

Synonyms: Convolvulus pluricaulis, Morning glory, Shankhpushpi, Ayurvedic herb, Medicinal plant

In Finnish: Shankhapushpi; In Spanish: Shankhapushpi

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Hindu concept of 'Shankhapushpi'

Hinduism Books

Significance in Ayurveda (science of life):
Ayurveda Books

From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrated Medical Sciences

(1) Shankhapushpi is traditionally used to support cognitive function, reduce inflammation, and nourish the nervous system, promoting healing and overall well-being.[1] (2) A plant used as Medhya Rasayana, which may enhance alertness and quick understanding, and is known for its nootropic and sedative properties.[2] (3) This is well appreciated as an intellect promoter, and in an experimental model, it reversed stress-induced effects and enhanced motor activity.[3] (4) This is a drug that is laxative, braintonic, aphrodisiac and cures psychological diseases and is astringent in taste, hot in potency, acting as a tissue vitalizer, and boosting memory power.[4] (5) This is a single drug therapy used in Rasayana treatments, and it is used for Swara & head, and it is used in conjunction with other treatments to combat diseases and promote overall health.[5]

From: International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga

(1) An ingredient in Guduchyadi Churna with botanical name Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois, used for Unmad (insanity).[6] (2) This is also known as Shankhava, Ksheerapushpi, and Mangala kusuma and is an ingredient of Medhya Vati.[7] (3) This single drug Rasayana Aushadi is known for Medhya properties, according to the provided text.[8] (4) Also known as Convolvulus pluricaulis Choisy, is considered the most wonderful gift of nature to mankind.[9] (5) Also known as Convolvulus pleuricaulis Choisy, the major ingredient in Naladadi ghrita, containing around 17 herbs.[10]

From: Journal of Ayurvedic and Herbal Medicine

(1) This is a single drug known as the best brain vitalizer, used in epilepsy, and it also acts as a sedative, anxiolytic, and anti-depressive agent, with various pharmacological effects.[11]

Ayurveda is a branch of Indian science dealing with medicine, herbalism, taxology, anatomy, surgery, alchemy and related topics. Traditional practice of Ayurveda in ancient India dates back to at least the first millenium BC. Literature is commonly written in Sanskrit using various poetic metres.

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) A medicinal herb whose leaves are used in the preparation of milk to remedy the effects of drinking water from a contaminated vessel.[12]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

The concept of Shankhapushpi in scientific sources

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