Sankh Pushpi

Sankh Pushpi:-

Botanical Name:- Convolvulus prostratus

Family:- Convolvulaceae

Economic Importance:- 

i. Benefits for brain:- Shankhpushpi is one of the best brain tonics which has a protective effect on memory and cognition. It also prevents memory loss and age-related neurodegeneration and has been found to be effective in reducing anxiety and depression.

ii. Improves skin health:- Shankpushpi penetrates deep into the skin, nourishing and rejuvenating it so your skin shines with a healthy and natural glow. Being an antioxidant, it reduces oxidative stress and delays the first signs of skin ageing such as wrinkles and dark spots.

iii. Benefits for stomach:- Shankhpushpi is traditionally used to improve digestion process and prevent dysentery. Research studies suggest that it is helpful in protecting the stomach lining in case of peptic ulcers.

iv. For hyperthyroidism:- Recent studies indicate the anti-thyroid properties of shankhpushpi. It reduces the levels of thyroid hormones in case of stress, thereby helping in the management of hyperthyroidism.

v. Benefits for heart:- It has been evidenced that ethanolic extracts of shankhpushpi helps in reducing the levels of non-esterified fatty acids, the major cause of morbidity related to cardiac arrest. This herb also reduces cholesterol and helps manage blood pressure, which are two of the major risk factors for heart diseases.