Vishnukranti

Description

Evolvulus alsinoides is a perennial prostrate herb. Leaves are alternate, oblong-elliptic covered with silk hairs. Flowers are small, solitary with long pedicels, blue in color. Fruits are globular capsule. Distribution: Evolvulus alsinoides Linn is present throughout the India, tropical Africa and worldwide. In India it is found in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat, Jammu & Kashmir, Himalayan ranges, Karnataka, Kerala, Odisha, Tamilnadu, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal.

Useful Parts

Whole plant

Benefits

1. Memory and Learning Enhancement (Nootropic):The plant is widely recognized for its ability to boost memory, enhance intellectuality, and improve cognitive function, making it a classic "brain tonic". 2. Neuroprotection & Neurodegenerative Diseases:It provides neuroprotective benefits, with traditional uses and pre-clinical research supporting its effectiveness in treating neurodegenerative conditions such as amnesia, dementia, anxiety, epilepsy, and depression. 3. Adaptogenic & Antistress:Evolvulus alsinoides acts as an adaptogen, helping the body adapt to stress and reducing anxiety and stress levels. 4. Anti-inflammatory & Antioxidant:The plant possesses anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which are beneficial for overall wellness and disease prevention. 5. Antimicrobial:It has demonstrated antimicrobial, anti-malarial, and anti-parasitic properties. 6. Cardioprotective & Antidiabetic:Pre-clinical studies show cardioprotective and antidiabetic activities, potentially aiding in heart and blood sugar management.

Pharmacological Action

Vrana – wound Krimi – worm infestation Kapha Vata Amaya – Useful in disorders with imbalance of Kapha and Vata Dosha Buddhiprada – improves intelligence Medha prada – improves brain functions Smruti prada – promotes memory Shanka Vishaghna – useful in treating poisoning Chemical Constituent Evolvulus alsinoides contains alkaloids, glycosides, Saponins and Terpinoids Anti inflammatory Activity – A research study conducted to evaluate anti inflammatory activity of Evolvulus alsinoides plant extracts have proved significant anti inflammatory activity of ethanolic extract of Evolvulus alsinoides plant. Anxiolytic Activity – A study conducted to evaluate Anxiolytic activity of Evolvulus alsinoides and Convulvulus pluricaulis in rodents have concluded that extracts of both the drugs possess significant anxiolytic and antioxidant activities.

Rasapancakam

Rasa: Kashaya, Katu, Tikta

Guna: Laghu, Snigdha

Virya: Sita

Vipaka: Madhura

Dosha Karma: Vatakapha hara