Description: It is a grass like plant, found in the rocky areas during rainy season. In some areas, it is found throughout the year. It is a perennial plant, which grow out and then spread all over the ground and grass. The leaves are 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch long, broad at base and taper towards tip. Flowers are white or dark pink, and round like those of fennel. The fruits are brown in color, small, oily and shiny. Complete plant has violet-colored hairs all over it.
Main Uses:
Supports Memory Intellect
Aids headaches and epilepsy
Relieves nausea
Aids Diabetes
Supports skin health
Supports muscle growth
Supports male and female reproductive system
Regulates high blood pressure
Reduces stress and anxiety
Supports longevity
Effect on Doshas: Tridoshic Rasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent) Virya (potency): Ushna (Heating) Vipaka (post digestive effect): Madhura (Sweet)
Shankhpushpi
(Evolvulus alsinoides)
Description: It is a grass like plant, found in the rocky areas during rainy season. In some areas, it is found throughout the year. It is a perennial plant, which grow out and then spread all over the ground and grass. The leaves are 1/2 to 1 1/2 inch long, broad at base and taper towards tip. Flowers are white or dark pink, and round like those of fennel. The fruits are brown in color, small, oily and shiny. Complete plant has violet-colored hairs all over it.
Main Uses:
Effect on Doshas: Tridoshic
Rasa (taste): Kashaya (Astringent)
Virya (potency): Ushna (Heating)
Vipaka (post digestive effect): Madhura (Sweet)
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