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Basonym of Drug
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Sankhapushpi
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Main Synonym
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Sankhahuli, mangalykusuma, kshirapushpi
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Regional Name
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Gujarati : sankhavali
Hindi : sankhahuli
Marathi : sankhvel
Telugu : sankhpushpi
English : english speed wheel
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Botanical Name
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Convolvulus pluricaulis Chois
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Family
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Convolvulaceae
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Classification (Gana)
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Bhavprakash nighantu : guduchyadi varga.
Kaiyadeva nighantu : aushadhi varga.
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External Morphology
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A small prostate herb
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Useful Parts
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Whole plant, root, seeds, alkali
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Important Phytoconstituent
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Beta-sitosterol, kaempferol, sankhapushpine, cinnamic acid
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Rasa Panchak
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Rasa : snigdha, pichhila
Guna : snigdha, pichhila
Virya : shita
Vipaka : madhura
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Action
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Tridoshahara
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Therapeutic Indication
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Medhya (boost cognitive power), swarya (good for throat), Rasayana (rejuvenating), apasmarhara (anti-epileptic), sothahara (anti-inflammatory)
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Therapeutic Uses
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1. Swarabheda - leaves fumes is beneficial in chronic cough, and hoarseness of voice.
2. Anindra - phant preparation (hot infusion) is beneficial in insomnia.
3. Raktavamana - fresh juice is useful to treat haematemesis.
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Dose
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Juice - 20-40 ml, powder - 3-5 gm, hot infusion - 40-80 ml
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Formulations
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Sankhpushpi taila, sankhapushpi rasyana
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Adverse Effect
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Not Known
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Remedial Measure
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Not required
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Purification
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Not required
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