Bindweed

Convolvulus Pluricaulis, Bindweed, Kaudiali, Shankhahuli

Botanical Name : Convolvulus Pluricaulis

English Name : Bindweed

Hindi Name : Kaudiali, Shankhahuli

Sanskrit Name : Shankhpushpi,ishnukranta

Description

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

Obtained Chemical Compounds

Amino acids, Fatty acids like palmitic, oleic and linoleic acids are obtained from this plant.


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Gujarati: Shankhpushpi, Shankhavali

Marathi: Shankhahuli

Bengali:Dankuni

Kannada: Kadvalmar

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