Shankhapushpi
Evolvulus alsinoides L.
| Section/Chapter | Herb database/Shankhapushpi |
|---|---|
| Botanical name(s) | Evolvulus alsinoides L. |
| Contributors | -- |
| Year of publication | 2023 |
| Publisher | Charak Samhita Research, Training and Skill Development Centre |
| DOI | Awaited |
English name
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Synonyms in Charak Samhita
Shankhapushpi, Keshi
Reference in Charak Samhita and its actions
| Sr.no. | Reference in Charak Samhita | Activity |
| 1 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa sthana 1/1/58 | In formulation of dwitiya brahma rasayana |
| 2 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa sthana 1/3/30 | Ekala rasayan dravya |
| 3 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 9/45 | Ingredient in Mahapaishachik Ghrit |
| 4 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 10/25 | Ingredient in Brahmi Ghrit |
| 5 | Cha. Sa. Chikitsa Sthana 10/62 | In treatment of Atattvabhinivesh |
| 6 | Cha.Sa.chi.29/62 | As an ingredient of Jeevaniya Ghrita. |
Ayurvedic pharmacological properties
| Sr.no. | Pharmacological criteria | Properties |
| 1 | Taste (rasa) | Astringent (kashaya), Pungent (katu), Bitter (tikta) |
| 2 | Potency (veerya) | Cold (sheeta) |
| 3 | Post digestion effect (vipaka) | Sweet (madhura) |
| 4 | Qualities (guna) | Unctuous (snigdha), Slimy (pichchila), Heavy (guru) |
| 5 | Actions (karma) | Pacify Vata and Pitta |
| 6 | Extra ordinary effect (prabhava) | Brain tonic (medhya) |
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Current researches
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