Canscora decussata
Name: Sankh Pushpi
Biological Name: Canscora decussata
Other Names: Sankh Pushpi, Shankhini,
Kambumalini, Samkhapushpi, Sankaphuli
Description:
This herb is found in India and Burma.
Parts Used: Entire plant and juice
Medicinal Applications:
Alterative, nervine
Uses:
epilepsy
insanity
nervous debility
scrofula
This herb is believe to be a nervine and alternative tonic capable of including changes in the brain, giving a high degree of memory retention capability. A compound herbal made from this herb is claimed to stimulate memory retention.
Dosage:
Juice, infusion, decoction, powder, paste
Safety:
No information about the safety of this herb is available.
Use caution:
Ayurvedic herbs are often taken in combination with others to neutralize the toxicity one herb with the opposing effect of other. Do not take except under the supervision of a qualified professional.
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