Blue Shankhapushpi

(Dwarf Morning Glory)
Sanskrit: विष्णुक्रान्ता • Botanical: Evolvulus alsinoides Linn.

Vishnukranta (Evolvulus alsinoides) is described as the blue-flowered variety of Shankhapushpi. It is found throughout India at altitudes up to 6000 feet. It is a small prostrate herb with blue flowers. Like white Shankhapushpi, it has Medhya (brain tonic) properties. The leaves are small, 4-25 mm long. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is used for mental weakness, memory loss, and speech disorders. Dose: 1-2 tola. Verse: 269-270.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta), Pungent (Katu)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Hot (Ushna)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Evolvine, Betaine, Alkaloids
Also Known As
English: Dwarf Morning Glory, Blue Shankhapushpi
Sanskrit: विष्णुक्रान्ता, नीलशंखपुष्पी, लघुशंखपुष्पी
Hindi: नीलशंखपुष्पी, शंखाहुली

What is Blue Shankhapushpi (Neeli Shankhapushpi / नीली शंखपुष्पी)?

Vishnukranta (Evolvulus alsinoides) is described as the blue-flowered variety of Shankhapushpi. It is found throughout India at altitudes up to 6000 feet. It is a small prostrate herb with blue flowers. Like white Shankhapushpi, it has Medhya (brain tonic) properties. The leaves are small, 4-25 mm long. The whole plant is used medicinally. It is used for mental weakness, memory loss, and speech disorders. Dose: 1-2 tola. Verse: 269-270.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medhya (intellect promoting)
  • Smritiprada (memory enhancing)
  • Vak Shuddhi (purifies speech)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Blue Shankhapushpi by Condition

Explore how Blue Shankhapushpi is used for specific health concerns — with dosage, preparation methods, and classical references for each.

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Blue Shankhapushpi for Brain Fog & Memory

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