Medicinal Plants : Canscora decussata

Name

Sankh Pushpi

Biological Name

Canscora decussata
Gentianaceae

Other Names

Sankh Pushpi, Shankhini Kambumalini, Samkhapushpi, Sankaphuli

Parts Used

Entire plant and juice

Remedies For

Action

Alterative, nervine

Uses

epilepsy
insanity
nervous debility
scrofula

This herb is believe to be a nervine and alternative tonic capable of including changes in the brain, giving a high degree of memory retention capability. A compound herbal made from this herb is claimed to stimulate memory retention.

Description

This herb is found in India and Burma.

Dosage

Juice, infusion, decoction, powder, paste

Safety

No information about the safety of this herb is available.

Use caution. Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.