Shankhpushpi variety

(Canscora)
Sanskrit: दस्तारकुण्डी • Botanical: Conscora decussata Schult.

Canscora decussata is another plant used as Shankhapushpi in some regions. It is found at altitudes up to 4000 feet. Some scholars consider this to be the true Shankhapushpi. Its flowers are also conch-shell shaped. Used for similar brain-tonic purposes as other Shankhapushpi varieties. The whole plant is used. Dose: Kvatha 5-15 tola. Verse reference: 269-270.

Ayurvedic Properties

Taste (Rasa)
Bitter (Tikta)
Quality (Guna)
Light (Laghu)
Potency (Virya)
Cold (Sheeta)
Post-digestive (Vipaka)
Pungent (Katu)
Key Constituents
Xanthones, Mangiferin
Also Known As
English: Canscora
Sanskrit: शंखपुष्पी, दस्तारकुण्डी
Hindi: शंखपुष्पी

What is Shankhpushpi variety (Dastarkundi / दस्तारकुण्डी)?

Canscora decussata is another plant used as Shankhapushpi in some regions. It is found at altitudes up to 4000 feet. Some scholars consider this to be the true Shankhapushpi. Its flowers are also conch-shell shaped. Used for similar brain-tonic purposes as other Shankhapushpi varieties. The whole plant is used. Dose: Kvatha 5-15 tola. Verse reference: 269-270.

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Therapeutic Actions (Karma)

  • Medhya (intellect promoting)
  • Smritiprada (memory enhancing)

Source: Bhavaprakash Nighantu, Varga 3

Shankhpushpi variety by Condition

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

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Shankhpushpi variety for Brain Fog & Memory

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