Shankhpushpi

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Also known as:  Shankapushpi

 

Description

Shankhpushpi is a type of Herb.

 

Botanical Names

 Convolvulus pluricalis (also known as:  Convolvulus pluricaulis)

 Convolvulus microphyllus (also known as:  Convolvulus microphylum)

 Evolvulus alsinoides

 

Parts Used

 Whole Plant.

 

Health Benefits of Shankhpushpi

Digestive System

 Shankhpushpi may alleviate Ulcers - Gastric.  [1]

 

Metabolism

 Shankhpushpi may be useful for the treatment of Hyperthyroidism.  [2]

 

Nervous System

 Shankhpushpi may alleviate Anxiety. 

 

Commercial Availability of Shankhpushpi

 Shankhpushpi is available from some health food stores and internet-based suppliers in the form of:

 300 mg capsules

 

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