Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) is a whole-plant extract used in Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda classifies it as a nervine tonic that supports memory, cognitive function, and mental clarity.
People take shankhpushpi to promote focus, lessen mental fatigue, and encourage calm alertness. It gets used during stretches of mental exertion or stress.
You can find it as a capsule, powder, or liquid extract. Most people take it with warm water or milk. Doses differ widely by form and product concentration.
Long-term human safety data is thin. Skip it if you are pregnant, nursing, or on prescription drugs, and check with a doctor before starting any new herb.