Question

Biologicql sources and uses of shankhpuspi

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

inches in height.

Leaves: Its leaves are small in size and are about 0.5 to 1.5 inches in length. Its leaves are alternate, elliptical.

Flowers: Flowers are about white or red in colour, they are round or bell shaped.

Part Used

Moola (Root) is the part that is predominately used but all the other parts are also useful like flowers, leaves, stem and roots.

Origin

It is generally found in India and Burma.

Physical Properties

Ras (Taste): Tikta (Bitter)

Guna (Properties): Snigdha (Oily), Picchila (Sticky)

Virya (Action): Cold Potency (Sheet), According to Bhavamishra - Hot Potency (Ushna)

Vipaka (Post Digestive Effect): Madhura (Sweet)

Dosha: Balances Pitta and Kapha

Chemical Constituents

Kaempferol, B-sitosterol, Sankhapushpine, N-hexacosanol, and Hydroxy cinnamic acid etc. are major chemical constituents.

Main Indication of Shankhpushpi

Shankhpushpi is also commonly called as a major brain tonic.

It has been claimed as one of the few herbs which reduces stress level and puts brain in a relaxed state.

The herb controls neurotoxicity levels, it is not only a stress reliever but is also an anti - depressant, and it reduces the effect of toxins in the brain.

It improves the memory, it is indicated that about 20 grams of powdered or juice formed Shankhpushpi should be taken along with honey.

This herb is beneficial in rejuvenating the brain, works as a psycho-stimulant and tranquilizer.

The herb induces the feeling of calmness, peace and promotes good sleep.

Other Uses and Indications

Shankhpushpi has got analgesic properties, the pain killer properties help in dealing with other painful diseases like:

Rheumatic pain

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis

The painkiller effects produced by Shankhpushpi are same as that of induced by Morphine, but Shankhpushpi is totally natural and does not have any side effects.

It can cure Hyperthyroidism as it regulates the rate of metabolism of the body by producing thyroid hormones.

Shankhpushpi should be taken daily by the patient suffering from Epilepsy.

This herb reduces gastric ulcers, studies have proven that Shankhpushpi is a very good herb that can reduce gastric ulcers by healing the lesions faster and also by strengthening the mucus membrane.

It is indicated that about 20 grams of powdered or juice form of this herb along with honey have shown miracle effects in treating leprosy (skin diseases).

Hope it helps u !!!