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Convolvulus Alsinoides
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| Family Name : |
Convolvulaceae |
| Common Name :
Dwarf Morning-glory, Shankhpushpi, Shankhahuli
Part Used : Whole Plant
Habitat : Commonly growing throughout India and also cultivated.
Product offered : Wholeplant, Fruit, Pods
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| Uses :It is helpful in nervous
exhaustion, memory loss, nootropic agent, general weakness, loss of memory, scofula.
It is used as rasayan.
The leaves of Shankhpushpi are used in treating chronic bronchitis and asthma. The root is used
for childhood fever, and the oil stimulates the growth of hair. Using the whole plant in the
form of a decoction with cumin and milk is used to treat fever.
This herb is still a preferred method for reducing symptoms associated with anxiety, panic
attacks, nervousness and insomnia.
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| Curculigo Orchioides : |
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Botanical Name : Curculigo Orchioides
Family Name : Amaryllidaceae
Common Name : Common Curculigo, Golden Eye-grass
Part Used : Roots
Habitat : Throughout India
Product offered : Roots |
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| Uses : It grows as forest herb. Since generations, it is in use as folk medicine. In Ayurveda, root is heating, aphrodisiac, fatigue, alternative, fattening and useful in treatment of piles, appetizer, blood related disorders etc.
According to Unani system of medicine, root is carminative, tonic, aphrodisiac, antipyretic
and useful in bronchitis, ophthalmia, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhoea, lumbago, gonorrhea,
gleet, hydrophobia, joint pains etc.
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