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Canscora decussata
Name
Sankh Pushpi
Biological Name
Canscora decussata
Gentianaceae
Other Names
Sankh Pushpi, Shankhini Kambumalini, Samkhapushpi, Sankaphuli
Parts Used
Entire plant and juice
Remedies For

Action

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.

Description
This herb is found in India and Burma.
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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