Overview

Shankhapushpi is one of the herbs traditionally used in Ayurveda for hypoglycemia. Shankhapushpi is the Medhya Rasayana for a foggy mind. Cool, bitter, and unctuous, 3-6g of root powder in warm milk sharpens Smriti and steadies frayed nerves.

How Shankhapushpi Helps with Hypoglycemia

According to Ayurvedic pharmacology, Shankhapushpi has specific properties that make it valuable for addressing hypoglycemia:

Potency (Virya): Cooling
Post-digestive (Vipaka): Sweet
Taste (Rasa): Bitter, pungent, astringent
Qualities (Guna): Unctuous, light

Safety & Precautions

Contraindications: None known

Safety: No drug–herb interactions are known but caution with all sedative medication due to potential positive interactions.

Other Herbs for Hypoglycemia

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Kadali Musa sapientum Linn.

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Brahmi Bacopa monniera

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Gudmar Gymnema sylvestre R. Br.

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Guduchi Tinospora cordifolia– Caulis

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Jatamansi Nardostachys jatamansi DC.

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Licorice Glycyzrrhiza glabra Linn

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Shilajit Asphaltum Shilajit literally means ‘rock overpowering’ and is a natural exudate from the rocks of the Himalayas and other mountainous regions of the world. Its high mineral content oozes out in the heat of the summer. It is a superb mineral supplement that benefits the kidneys and and urinary and reproductive systems.

See all herbs for hypoglycemia on the Hypoglycemia page.

▶ Classical Text References (2 sources)

Both laghu and brihad panchamula (dashmula), varshabhu (Trianthema portulacastrum), eranda, punarnava, mudgaparni (Phaseolus trilobus), mahameda, mashaparni (Teramnus labialis), shatavari, shankhapushpi, avakpushpi, rasna (Pluchea lanceolata), bala, atibala, are to be taken 80 gm each and crushed then boiled in one drone water (approximately 10.
— Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 29: Gout Treatment (Vatarakta Chikitsa / वातरक्तचिकित्सा)

The chapter also describes atattvabhinivesha — a disorder of perverted intellect treated with brahmi, shankhapushpi, and medhya (intellect-promoting) rasayanas.
— Charaka Samhita, Epilepsy Treatment (Apasmara Chikitsa / अपस्मारचिकित्सा)

Source: Charaka Samhita, Chikitsa Sthana — Therapeutic Principles, Chapter 29: Gout Treatment (Vatarakta Chikitsa / वातरक्तचिकित्सा); Epilepsy Treatment (Apasmara Chikitsa / अपस्मारचिकित्सा)

Also add: Kapikacchu (Mucuna pruriens), Shankhapushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Bharangi (Clerodendrum serratum), Gaja Pippali (Scindapsus officinalis), Bala (Sida cordifolia), and Pushkaramoola (Inula racemosa) — each in two Palas (approx.
— Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 8: Avalehakalpana (Confection/Electuary Preparations)

Source: Sharangadhara Samhita, Madhyama Khanda, Chapter 8: Avalehakalpana (Confection/Electuary Preparations)

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.