Overview
Morning Glory is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for brain fog & memory. Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis) is one of the most celebrated Medhya (brain tonic) herbs in Ayurveda. The text notes it has conch-shell shaped flowers, hence the name. It is a trailing herb found throughout India. It is one of the four Medhya Rasayanas described by Charaka. The plant is used to enhance memory, intellect, and cognitive function. It also has anxiolytic and mild sedative properties, making it useful in anxiety and insomnia. The text distinguishes it from Aparajita (Clitoria ternatea) and Vishnukranta (Evolvulus alsinoides) which are sometimes confused with it.
How Morning Glory Helps with Brain Fog & Memory
According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Morning Glory has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing brain fog & memory:
- Potency (Virya): Sheeta (cold)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka): Madhura (sweet)
- Taste (Rasa): Tikta (bitter), Madhura (sweet)
- Qualities (Guna): Snigdha (unctuous)
Ayurvedic Properties
- Taste (Rasa)
- Bitter (Tikta), Sweet (Madhura)
- Quality (Guna)
- Unctuous (Snigdha)
- Potency (Virya)
- Cold (Sheeta)
- Post-digestive (Vipaka)
- Sweet (Madhura)
- Key Constituents
- Shankhapushpine, Convolamine, Convolvine, Scopoletin
- Also Known As
- English: Shankhapushpi
Sanskrit: शंखपुष्पी, मंगल्यकुसुमा, शंखाह्वा
Hindi: शंखपुष्पी, शंखाहूली
Other Herbs for Brain Fog & Memory
See all herbs for brain fog & memory on the Brain Fog & Memory page.
Medical Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Ayurvedic treatments should be pursued under the guidance of a qualified practitioner (BAMS/MD Ayurveda). Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new treatment. Content is sourced from classical Ayurvedic texts and may not reflect the latest medical research.