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Ayurvedic Dravya · Medicinal · — kcal / 100g

Shankhpushpi Shankhapushpi

Charaka's foremost medhya rasayana — calms mental chatter and supports sleep while strengthening memory.

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Shankhpushpi — Ayurvedic Medicinal & USDA Nutrition

Shankhpushpi — Rasa: Bitter, Astringent · Virya: Cooling · Vipaka: Sweet · — kcal per 100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Pacifies (-1)
Rasa (Six Tastes)
Bitter, Astringent
Vīrya (Potency)
Cooling
Vipāka (Post-Digestive)
Sweet
Guṇas (Qualities)
Light, Smooth
Digestibility & Agni
4/5 · Agni 0
Seasons & Timing
Vasanta, Grishma, Sharad · Morning, Night

Classical Ayurvedic Profile & Preparation

Charaka's foremost medhya rasayana — calms mental chatter and supports sleep while strengthening memory.

Traditional Preparation (Samskara)

Whole-plant powder or syrup in warm milk; evening dose for sleep, morning for study.

Classical Provenance: Charaka Samhita (medhya rasayana); Bhavaprakasha Nighantu.

Synergistic Combinations (Samyoga)

  • with milk at bedtime for restless sleep
  • with brahmi for study

Contraindications & Viruddha Āhāra (Food Incompatibilities)

  • Contraindication: very low blood pressure (high doses)

Verified USDA Nutrition Facts for Shankhpushpi

Complete macronutrient, vitamin, and mineral profile per 100 grams and per 1 tsp (3g):

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