Convolvulus is an herb native to India. This herb is found in many parts of the country.
Convolvulus Pluricaulis is a member of Convolvulaceae plant family. Other synonyms are Convolvulus prostratus, Convolvulus microphyllus
This is a small prostrate creeping herb. The leaves are variable, ovate-oblong and obtuse or pointed. The flowers bloom in December to April. The flowers are white or pink. The shape of the flower is like Shankh (a marine shell) that is why the name is Shankhpushpi. (Pushpa meaning flower)
Usage:
This is a very good nerve tonic, calms the nervous system, relieves anxiety and stress is removed. This is very useful in controlling hypertension. Mainly used as nerve tonic
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Gujarati: Shankhpushpi, Shankhavali
Marathi: Shankhahuli
Bengali:Dankuni
Kannada: Kadvalmar
