Medicinal
uses:
Shankhapushpi is a medhya Rasayana herb,
It has been used as Vrishya, tonic, alterative
and febrifuge used in fever, nervous debility
and loss of memory. The whole herb is used
medicinally in the form of decoction with
cumin and milk in fever, nervous debility,
loss of memory, also in syphilis, and scrofula.
'. Shankhapushpi is used as a brain tonic.
Is used as a tonic, alterative and febrifuge.
It is a sovereign remedies in bowel complaints
especially dysentery. It is used as a psychostimulant
and tranquilizer. The ethanolic extract
of the plant reduces total serum cholesterol,
triglycerides, phospholipids and nonesterfied
fatty-acid.
Home remedies:
Its Swarasa 10 ml should be taken in hemetemesis.
In Unmada, it should be taken along with
1 gm Jiraka powder with milk.
Its daily intake produces Rasayana effects
and increases memory. |
